Medals for Sale

Family desperately seeking the return of the First World War Medals (Military Medal, 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal) awarded to Sergeant Cyril KIRBY who served with the 31st Infantry Battalion, AIF. It is fully understood that any Military Medal trio would be very highly sought after by a collector. It is also understood that if this medal set found its way into a private collection, that the person in possession of these medals would not wish to give them up. However the circumstances pertaining to the loss of these medals has caused much angst for his direct descendants and we appeal to all persons to return such missing medals back to their family. Reward/purchase offered.

My family is searching for the missing First World War medals of Stoker Percy BEVAN. He was serving on board HMS Cressy during the First World War and being a Stoker, he dealt with the fires below decks. His Royal Navy service number was S5103952-RFR-B8130. Any assistance to help us to recover these lost medals would be greatly appreciated. It is not known when or where they were last seen.

The First World War Medals of Driver Basil William GRAY are missing. His service number was 2806 and he served with the 7th Field Company Engineers, AIF (Australian Imperial Force). The medals have not been seen by his descendants since late 1974 or early 1975 when they were subject of a break and enter offence in Oyster Bay, Sydney. It is hoped that the medals were pawned or sold decades ago .... and now lie safely in the collection of somebody who values the service of Basil. It is hoped that whoever may now own the medals, would be kind enough to consider selling them back to the family. If you can help or know of the whereabouts of these missing war medals, please contact us here at Medals Gone Missing.

Medals Gone Missing is attempting to located the next of kin of Lance Corporal Hilton Robert BLANCH who served during the Second World War with the 2/30th Infantry Battalion. Tragically, Hilton was captured by the Japanese when Singapore fell on 15th February 1942. He endured over 3 years of captivity and slaved on the Thai Burma Railway. Fortunately Hilton Robert BLANCH survived this ordeal and was repatriated to Australia. But sadly Hilton passed away in during August 1953 (possibly as a result of complications related to his war service?) Hilton's war medals have been located. This broken set consists of the 1939 Star, Pacific Star and 1939-1945 War Medal. His 1939-1945 Australia Service Medal is not amongst the set and it is hope it can be located so that the full compliment of medals can be returned to his family, once located.

I am searching for the missing First World War Memorial Plaque (colloquially but incorrectly known as a 'Death Plaque') which was commissioned in memory of Trafford Cyril PETTIGREW. Trafford Cyril PETTIGREW is my great-uncle and his service number was 505. He served with the 7th Battalion and tragically was killed in action on 25/04/1915, North Beach, Anzac Cove. The plaque was taken by deception from my father, Joseph Cyril Pettigrew, in Sydney around 2000-2003, before he died. The person involved purported to represent some sort of museum and took the plaque on loan for a display. My father, an ex-serviceman VX21279, was in his eighties. Also missing, although I believe legitimately to have been lost, are Traff’s Trio consisting of the 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. In 2018 the Department of Defence Honours and Awards section were gracious enough to allow me to claim Traff’s Commemorative Medallion as his nearest surviving next of kin. To me, the plaque represents not only Trafford Cyril’s bravery and sacrifice, but also the sons, uncles and cousins that were never to be. Thanking you for your time and consideration, Respectfully yours, Lindsay Trafford Pettigrew.

I am in possession of the Memorial Plaque commemorating an Australian soldier named Ernest Albert McCORMACK. The Memorial Plaque was given to me by a tree arborist in Yass NSW. It appears to have been in their family's possession for over 50 years and he informed me that he can remember player with it as a child. The Memorial Plaque was given to him by his father. It may have come into his possession from a box of sundries at an auction but this is not confirmed. I have contacted the Condobolin library and they sent me some information in relation to Ernest McCORMACK and his wife. They were married just prior to his embarkation for France. Her maiden name was either Florence Glisson or Hucker and she operated the Court House Hotel in Condobolin. His parents were William and Bridget McCormack possibly from/buried in Brookside Victoria. There also must be a headstone in Rookwood cemetery Section 6 row 14. I have come to a stand still on finding any relatives that it should be returned to. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Medals Gone Missing is attempting to locate a descendant or NOK for Private J. HENDERSON Service Number 127323 who served in the British Army with the Machine Gun Corps. If you are a direct descendant and can prove 'relationship' to this soldier, please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator via this website at the soonest opportunity.

I am searching for the missing Second World War service medals awarded to Captain C.J. ELCOATE. The missing war medals consist of the Military Cross, 1939-1945 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, 1939-1945 War Medal and Territorial Service Medal with ribbons mounted with a large pin to fix to a uniform. At least one of the Medals is inscribed C.J. Elcoate. Any assistance to help me locate these missing medals, or any information at all would be greatly appreciated.

I am searching for the missing Second World War service medals awarded to Captain C.J. ELCOATE. The missing war medals consist of the Military Cross, 1939-1945 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, 1939-1945 War Medal and Territorial Service Medal with ribbons mounted with a large pin to fix to a uniform. At least one of the Medals is inscribed C.J. Elcoate. Any assistance to help me locate these missing medals, or any information at all would be greatly appreciated.

First World War Victory Medal awarded to Lance Corporal Francis William KNIGHTS who served with the 60th Infantry Battalion, AIF during the Great War. Medals Gone Missing is attempting to locate the missing British War Medal awarded to Lance Corporal KNIGHTS in the hope that this medal pair can be reunited. If you are related to Francis William KNIGHTS, please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator via this website.