Category Archives: Military Memorabilia

Missing Militaria – Now Found – Type 92 Machine Gun (Japanese Lewis Gun)

Posted on 13 July, 2010 by gary

It is very satisfying when you play an instumental part in solving a mystery. What is even more enjoyable is when you solve that mystery with a group of friends. An excursion along the Kokoda Track as part of the … Continue reading →

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U.S. Serviceman Identified as Private Robert D. McCULLOUGH – from Fairfax Virginia

Posted on 30 May, 2010 by gary

The U.S. Army serviceman whose Identification Tag (colloquially referred to as ‘Dog Tags’ or ‘Meat Tags’) which was discovered in distant Papua New Guinea  has been positively  identified.  The dog tag was located by a Papuan elder, Annanius MONGAGI of … Continue reading →

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U.S. Serviceman’s Dog Tag (126th Infantry or 163rd Infantry) Found At Sanananda Battlefield

Posted on 29 May, 2010 by gary

An American Dog Tag, issued to a man who served in the United States Army (U.S. Army)  in New Guinea during World War 2  has been found at the battlefield near Sanananda village. Issued to an American G.I. in the … Continue reading →

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A Lonely Relic – N.Z.E.F. button found at ‘The Apex’ – Chunuk Bair

Posted on 13 December, 2009 by gary

   ”After dark we were marched most of a mile toward Suvla Bay and then inland.  We were told to be very quiet, not to rattle our equipment or rifles.  We didn’t know how near or far the Turks were.  … Continue reading →

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Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment – William H. METCALFE

Posted on 8 December, 2009 by gary

CAN YOU PLEASE HELP US?  We are searching for the First World War medals of Private William Henry METCALFE. His grandson, Algy METCALFE from Barnoldswick in the U.K. is attempting to locate and bring the service medals of William Henry METCALFE … Continue reading →

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