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Date of sale: 30 December 2010
First World War medal (Victory Medal) awarded to Private Richard HARRIS of the 2nd Infantry Battalion, AIF. It appears that this name "Richard Harris" is in fact an alias. His correct name is stated to be Joseph DOYLE; although why he would enlist under this name is not known. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he left Sydney on the 18th of October, 1914 aboard HMAT Suffolk. This soldier landed at Gallipoli on the 25th of April, 1915 (first day lander) and sadly, he was posted as 'missing' by the 2nd of May. This posting was eventually and officially changed to "Killed In Action" after a court of inquiry. The Commonwealth War Graves records (CWGC) indicate that he has no known grave and his name is recorded on the Lone Pine Memorial at Gallipoli. Due to his alias, this medal has also been recorded under the name of Richard HARRIS which is what is actually inscribed on the rim of the medal.

Date of sale: 30 December 2010
First World War medal (Victory Medal) awarded to Private Richard HARRIS of the 2nd Infantry Battalion, AIF. It appears that this name "Richard Harris" is in fact an alias. His correct name is stated to be Joseph DOYLE; although why he would enlist under this name is not known. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he left Sydney on the 18th of October, 1914 aboard HMAT Suffolk. This soldier landed at Gallipoli on the 25th of April, 1915 (first day lander) and sadly, he was posted as 'missing' by the 2nd of May. This posting was eventually and officially changed to "Killed In Action" after a court of inquiry. The Commonwealth War Graves records (CWGC) indicate that he has no known grave and his name is recorded on the Lone Pine Memorial at Gallipoli. Due to his alias, this medal has also been recorded under his real name of Joseph Doyle.

My family is searching for the First World War Medals of 'Bugler Sergeant' Thomas Edward JONES of the Durham Light Infantry. Thomas served in the 2nd Battalion and the 16th Battalion of the Durham Light Infantry. Thomas Edward enlisted in the 2nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry on the 12th of February 1907. We understand he may have served on garrison duty in Ireland prior to World War 1. According to the original documents, we know he was transferred from the 16th (2nd Reserve) Battalion to Class “V” Army Reserve on the 26th of July 1916 after serving with the colours for 1 year and 11 months and the transfer to Army Reserve was completed on the 31st May 1917 at Colchester. Any assistance in helping us to locate these missing war medals would be greatly appreciated. PLEASE VISIT OUR "ARTICLES OF INTEREST" TO VIEW THE STORY 'FOR KING & EMPIRE' which details the story of Thomas Edward JONES and the 6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry.

I am searching for the First World War medals of Henry Robert SPURRITT of the 10th Infantry Battalion, AIF. The First World War Embarkation Roll actually records his name as being "Henry Robert SPURRITT" and this is supported by his War Service Records on the National Archives of Australia. It is evident that he originally wrote his name as "Robert" and then placed Henry in front of this name as a later addition. Henry Robert SPURRITT also had a brother and father who served during the First World War. Unknown where these medals have gone. I have the Dead Man's Penny (Memorial Plaque or Death Plaque) for Robert and would like to reunite this with his medals. He is also listed on Medals Gone Missing under the name of R.H. SPURRITT or Robert Henry Spurritt.

I am searching for the First World War medals of Robert Henry SPURRITT of the 10th Infantry Battalion, AIF. The First World War Embarkation Roll actually records his name as being "Henry Robert SPURRITT" and is a later addition on his War Records according to the National Archives of Australia. Henry Robert Spurritt also had a brother and father who served during the First World War. Unknown where these medals have gone. I have the Dead Man's Penny (Memorial Plaque or Death Plaque) for Henry Robert and would like to reunite this with his medals.

First World War Postcard sent from a British soldier whose surname obviously was 'GREEN' to his young son, George GREEN of 16 Hope Street, Southport in England. From this name and address, it is hoped that a descendant of Master George Green will make contact with us during research into your family tree. Please see the ARTICLES OF INTEREST regarding a short story, subject of this card.

I am searching for the missing war medals of Bombadier Walter William STOODLEY who was born in Brisbane, Queensland in 1890. The National Archives Of Australia indicate that he enlisted into the AIF on the 28th of July, 1915. The First World War Embarkation Roll INCORRECTLY records his name as being Walter William STOODBY (this appears to be as a result of a clerical error during his enlistment). His missing war medals are the 1914-1915 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. He served with the 5th Field Artillery Brigade in the 13th Battery. Any assistance in helping me to recover these missing medals would be greatly appreciated.

I am searching for the Second World War Medals of Warrant Officer Class 2 Percy Leslie RAWARD. The missing medal set consists of the Pacific Star, the 1939-1945 War Medal and the 1939-1945 Australia Service Medal. He was born on the 4th of July, 1916 at Guildford in New South Wales. The World War Two Nominal Roll indicates that he enlisted into the Second AIF on the 1st of November, 1942 and discharged on the 4th of January, 1946. Posting on discharge was the 57 Deputy Commander Royal Engineers. His next of kin was recorded as Ethel Brown. My family has not seen Percy's war service medals for some time. Any assistance in helping my family to find these missing war medals would be greatly appreciated.

Date of sale: 14 December 2010
Boer War (Queens South Africa Medal) and First World War Medals (1914-1915 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal) awarded to Private Alfred WHITE. His service number during the Boer War was 3565 and he served with the Kings Royal Rifle Corps (K.R.R.C). He was in Australia when the First World War broke out and joined the 3rd Infantry Battalion in August 1914. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he embarked on HMAT Euripides on the 20th of October, 1914 from Sydney. He landed at Gallipoli on the 25th of April, 1915 and also fought in the battle of Lone Pine. After Gallipoli, he was temporarily transferred to the 55th Battalion but then posted to the 5th Pioneer Battalion. He was with this unit in France, when he was killed in action on the 30th of October, 1916 by shell fire. Whilst he was buried, his grave was later lost during further fighting and subsequently, his name is recorded on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial. The CWGC (Commonwealth War Graves Commission) records indicate that his full name was Alfred Henry WHITE, however this is not mentioned at all on his service record. It is therefore assumed that his Memorial Plaque (Dead Man's Penny) is scribed with his full name. The Memorial Plaque was forwarded to his mother who lived in Islington, London England. This medal set was purchased on ebay Australia on the 14th of December, 2010 for $1,762.00 The medals are NOT FOR GENERAL SALE, however - consideration will be given to sell them back to a descendant of Alfred WHITE upon proof of relationship. This entry relates to his service in the 3rd Infantry Battalion, AIF during World War One. Please see entries for A.WHITE and A.H.WHITE.

Boer War (Queens South Africa Medal) and First World War Medals (1914-1915 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal) awarded to Private Alfred WHITE. His service number during the Boer War was 3565 and he served with the Kings Royal Rifle Corps (K.R.R.C). He was in Australia when the First World War broke out and joined the 3rd Infantry Battalion in August 1914. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he embarked on HMAT Euripides on the 20th of October, 1914 from Sydney. He landed at Gallipoli on the 25th of April, 1915 and also fought in the battle of Lone Pine. After Gallipoli, he was temporarily transferred to the 55th Battalion but then posted to the 5th Pioneer Battalion. He was with this unit in France, when he was killed in action on the 30th of October, 1916 by shell fire. Whilst he was buried, his grave was later lost during further fighting and subsequently, his name is recorded on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial. The CWGC (Commonwealth War Graves Commission) records indicate that his full name was Alfred Henry WHITE, however this is not mentioned at all on his service record. It is therefore assumed that his Memorial Plaque (Dead Man's Penny) is scribed with his full name. The Memorial Plaque was forwarded to his mother who lived in Islington, London England. This medal set was purchased on ebay Australia on the 14th of December, 2010 for $1,762.00 The medals are NOT FOR GENERAL SALE, however - consideration will be given to sell them back to a descendant of Alfred WHITE upon proof of relationship. This entry relates to his service in the K.R.R.C. during the Boer War.