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Pre-First World War (or early First World War) photograph/postcard of a man who has signed his name "V. FORBES" on the image. This may in fact be Valentine Cameron FORBES who served with an Artillery Unit before the outbreak of the Great War. This photograph is of a young man who is wearing a militia style uniform. His cap badge on the peaked cap, bears the "flaming bomb" emblem which is associated with a bombadier. The metal shoulder flashes attached to his epaulettes may be the intials 'R.A.A.' which could stand for "Royal Australian Artillery". However the image is not clear and this information is gleaned by way of a magnifying glass. Subsequently this report is not conclusive. A search of Valentine's First World War service record on the National Archives of Australia, indicate that he was currently serving with an Artillery unit at the time of his enlistment into the AIF. Subsequently, this militia style photograph corresponds with his service record. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he left Melbourne on the 17th of July, 1915 aboard HMAT Orsova (A67) as a member of the SAB (Seige Artillery Brigade). Gunner Valentine Cameron FORBES was gassed in France, but survived the war and returned to Australia. The photograph was purchased on ebay during March 2011 and Medals Gone Missing is seeking a relative of Valentine in the hope that his identity can be confirmed and the postcard returned to it's rightful home.

I am searching for the First World War medals of Corporal James Alexander HALL. This consists of a World War 1 Pair (British War Medal & Victory Medal) awarded to Corporal 1731A James Alexander Hall. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he left Adelaide on the 11th of January, 1916 aboard HMAT Borda (A30) as part of the 32nd Battalion. Sadly, he was killed in action on the KIA 8th August 1918. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission records (C.W.G.C) indicate that he is buried at the Cerisy-Gailly Military Cemetery. There is a slight discrepancy regarding his service number, in that the letter 'A' is recorded against some of his records. Hence this listing has been duplicated to reflect this. These missing war medals are my G.Great Uncles medals and I would dearly like to find them.

I am searching for the First World War Memorial Plaque and missing medals of Corporal James Alexander HALL. Apart from the Memorial Plaque (colloquially known as a "Dead Man's Penny", this consists of a World War 1 Pair (British War Medal & Victory Medal) awarded to Corporal 1731A James Alexander Hall. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he left Adelaide on the 11th of January, 1916 aboard HMAT Borda (A30) as part of the 32nd Battalion. Sadly, he was killed in action on the KIA 8th August 1918 whilst serving with the 15th Infantry Battalion, AIF. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission records (C.W.G.C) indicate that he is buried at the Cerisy-Gailly Military Cemetery. There is a slight discrepancy regarding his service number, in that the letter 'A' is recorded against some of his records. These missing war medals are my G.Great Uncles medals and I would dearly like to find them.

I am looking for the whereabouts of the 2 First World War medals issued to Gunner Hugh TALBOT, my uncle. They were the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that Hugh served with the 5th Field Artillery Brigade and departed from Sydney on the 14th of April, 1916 aboard HMAT Ceramic. Hugh died in 1934 having never got married. His next of kin was his father Robert Francis TALBOT who passed away the following year and there is no record of what happened to the medals after this. Hugh also had a medal from the Boer War (King's South Africa Medal) and he served during the South Africa war as Trooper 1428 with the 3rd Battalion, Australian Commonwealth Horse (NSW).

Looking for the First World War medals of my other Uncle, Leslie James TALBOT who passed away in 1947. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he left Sydney on the 21st of December, 1914 aboard HMAT Suevic. He served with the 6th Light Horse Regiment, AIF on Gallipoli and in the Middle East. His wife Irene Talbot nee ROWE moved to the USA to live with their daughter Thelma. Irene died in 1988 and Thelma never had children and died in 1982. Both died in San Mateo. Thelma was an only child.

I am looking for the whereabouts of the 2 First World War medals issued to Gunner Hugh TALBOT, my uncle. They were the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that Hugh served with the 5th Field Artillery Brigade and departed from Sydney on the 14th of April, 1916 aboard HMAT Ceramic. Hugh died in 1934 having never got married. His next of kin was his father Robert Francis TALBOT who passed away the following year and there is no record of what happened to the medals after this. Hugh also had a medal from the Boer War (King's South Africa Medal) and he served during the South Africa war as Trooper 1428 with the 3rd Battalion, Australian Commonwealth Horse (NSW).

I am searching for the First World War medals of Corporal James Alexander HALL. This consists of a World War 1 Pair (British War Medal & Victory Medal) awarded to Corporal 1731A James Alexander Hall. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he left Adelaide on the 11th of January, 1916 aboard HMAT Borda (A30) as part of the 32nd Battalion. Sadly, he was killed in action on the KIA 8th August 1918. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission records (C.W.G.C) indicate that he is buried at the Cerisy-Gailly Military Cemetery. There is a slight discrepancy regarding his service number, in that the letter 'A' is recorded against some of his records. Hence this listing has been duplicated to reflect this. These missing war medals are my G.Great Uncles medals and I would dearly like to find them.

Second World War Medals (1939-1945 War Medal + 1939-1945 Australia Service Medal) named to TF150122 Maureen THEODORE. According to the World War Two Nominal Roll, Maureen Theodore was a Corporal in the 6th A.A.O.D. She was born in Hobart Tasmania on the 14th March 1924 and lists Wallace James THEODORE as her Next of Kin, see other listing. I am prepared to return these missing war medals to a descendant of Maureen THEODORE for the same price that I paid for them, on the condition that they are retained by the family and not 'resold'.

Second World War medals (1939-1945 War Medal + 1939-1945 Australia Service Medal) Named to 24801 W.J. THEODORE. According to the World War Two Nominal Roll, Wallace James THEODORE was a Leading Aircraftman based at GSR Bairnsdale. Born in Gympie QLD on the 28th June 1921, his Next of Kin is listed as Maureen Theodore, see other listing. I am prepared to return these missing war medals to a descendant of Wallace James THEODORE for the same price that I paid for them, on the condition that they are retained by the family and not 'resold'.

I am searching for the missing war medal of M.ROCKATANSKI.