Category Archives: Honour Roll – British Stories

Stories and photographs concerning Britons during times of war.

Missing War Medals of Major Silas DANBY D.S.O. M.C.

Posted on 10 April, 2011 by gary

The missing war medals of Major Silas DANBY are being sought by his family.  These missing medals consist of:- The Distinguished Service Order, the Military Cross, 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal and the 1939-1945 War Medal.  His grandson … Continue reading →

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Traditions – Why Veterans Place Their Right Hand Over Their Heart – ANZAC DAY, VETERANS DAY & REMEMBRANCE DAY

Posted on 19 March, 2011 by gary

I was sent an email from one of my friends in New Zealand, regarding a tradition for which I had no answer to. Christopher NEALE (who is interested in purchasing any war service medals attributed to his surname “NEALE”) has … Continue reading →

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For King And Empire – Thomas Edward Jones Of The Durham Light Infantry

Posted on 7 January, 2011 by gary

When the Britain braced for war in the months leading up to August of 1914, many a lad would take into serious consideration – which branch of the service he would enlist if England was to be drawn into a European conflict. However, many … Continue reading →

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Do You Know George Green of 16 Hope Street, Southport – England Who Lived here During World War One?

Posted on 22 December, 2010 by gary

Do you know George GREEN who lived at 16 Hope Street, Southport in England during World War One?  If so, we are seeking to make contact with him or one of his descendants. Medals Gone Missing have recently purchased a … Continue reading →

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Lieutenant Baillie Chisholm Munro, Military Cross, The Kings Royal Rifle Corps at the Nieuport Beach Party

Posted on 12 December, 2010 by gary

Baillie Chisholm MUNRO came from humble beginnings.  He was the grandson of carpenter William MUNRO and Margaret CHISHOLM, who moved to Bettyhill, Sutherland in Scotland shortly after marrying at Kilmuir-Easter, Ross and Cromarty in 1830. William was innkeeper at Bettyhill … Continue reading →

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