Category Archives: Honour Roll – British Stories

Stories and photographs concerning Britons during times of war.

Remembrance Day (Armistice Day) 2010 – The Day To Claim Or Find Your Missing War Medals

Posted on 2 November, 2010 by gary

Remembrance Day, also known as ‘Armistice Day’ in some parts of the Commonwealth – is almost upon us for 2010. It is at the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month – that we pause for a … Continue reading →

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A Handbag On The Battlefield? – It’s Not Wise To Insult A Scotsman & His Sporran!

Posted on 26 October, 2010 by gary

The legacy of ‘Military History’ …… it is amazing just how often, traces of it appear in everyday life – and how the origins of certain traditions are overlooked by people in this modern society.  Evidence of militaristic invention, work practice and “lessons learnt” come and … Continue reading →

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Mystery C-47 (DC-3)Flight to RAF Northolt – Flight Lieutenant SELWYN – Transport Command

Posted on 30 June, 2010 by gary

The Medals Gone Missing Administrator recently came into possession of an “in flight” status sheet, written by a Flight Lieutenant SELWYN of Transport Command, Royal Air Force.   Whilst of no major historical significance in the big scheme of things, it  … Continue reading →

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A Tunneller Of The Royal Engineers – L/Cpl Arthur CUPIS – 175th Tunnelling Company

Posted on 10 June, 2010 by gary

For the surface dwellers, the Western Front stretched for well over 450 miles …… but for most of these ‘other men’ – their “front” was no more than 4 feet wide. To those who manned the trenches above – their … Continue reading →

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A Long Way From Home – British War Medals Found in Australia

Posted on 13 April, 2010 by gary

A casual glance through an Antique Store on the south coast of New South Wales (Australia) has revealed two medal sets which are a “Long Way From Home” !!! Whilst there is nothing unusual about the medals themselves, it is … Continue reading →

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