Medals for Sale

The descendants of William George COLE are searching for his missing war medals. William George COLE (real name) served in the 53rd Battalion, AIF (Australian Imperial Force) during the Great War, on the Western Front. At one time, he enlisted under the alias of William George BELL. He was killed in action on 26th September, 1917. His medals left the family in the 1980's and are greatly missed. Any help in recovering the medals would be really appreciated. I have listed these medals also under the name of William George COLE as we are not entirely sure which inscriptions may be on the missing medals.

The First World War medals awarded to Francis William BYROM sold on eBay way back in 2011. And his descendants have absolutely no idea how or why the medals left their family? Francis was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal but the medals which formed the eBay sale were a broken set; with only the British War Medal and Victory Medal being a part of the online auction. Francis William BYROM according to the First World War Embarkation Roll was allocated the Service number 1387, Rank Private and served with the 5 LHR [Light Horse Regiment] - 11 to 14 Reinforcements (October 1915 - January 1916) Conflict/Operation First World War, 1914-1918 Date of Embarkation 04 October 1915 Place of embarkation Sydney Ship Embarked On HMAT Mashobra A47. He served with the Light Horse in the Sinai-Palestine campaign and was discharged in Australia on the 27th of June, 1919. If you were the purchaser of these medals back in 2011, then Medals Gone Missing would be very grateful to hear from you.

The descendants of Claude Hubert BURGESS are attempting to locate his missing war service medals. Claude had six children and all inquiries within the family indicate that none of them know the whereabouts of his medals. His family have been searching for the medals for over eighteen years since his death on 30th August 2000. At the time of his death a person unrelated to their family had control of his possessions and subsequently the medals were not returned to his children. Claude's details as recorded in the World War Two Nominal Roll are as follows:- Australian Army Service Number NX3604 Date of Birth 11 Jun 1913 Place of Birth CANOWINDRA, NSW Date of Enlistment 3 Nov 1939 Locality on Enlistment FAIRFIELD, NSW Place of Enlistment SYDNEY, NSW Next of Kin BURGESS, EILEEN Date of Discharge 5 Nov 1945 Rank Lance Sergeant Posting at Discharge 2/1 AUSTRALIAN FIELD COMPANY ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS. His medals consist of the 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, 1939-1945 War Medal and 1939-1945 Australia Service Medal. It appears he was also awarded the Efficiency Medal and the World War Two Greek Medal. Any assistance to help this family recover their father's medals would be greatly appreciated.

The descendants of Samuel Robert DICK are searching for his missing war service medals. Samuel was awarded the China Medal with clasp for Taku Fort and the Defence of Legations – serving with the Royal Marine Light Infantry during the Boxer Rebellion in China 1901. Samuel Robert DICK also served in the Boer War and was awarded the Queens South Africa medal with clasps for Cape Colony and Orange Free State whilst serving with the Imperial Yeomanry. Incredibly he also served in the First World War, being awarded the 1914 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal whilst serving with the Royal Marine Light Infantry. It is believed he also served in some capacity during World War Two. If you have these medals in your collection or know of their whereabouts and wish to kindly assist his descendants, it would be very much appreciated. Please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator via this website.

Medals Gone Missing has been contacted by a wonderful gentleman from Australia who wishes to return the British War Medal of Private William McGUNNIGAL to a direct "blood" descendant of this soldier who tragically was killed in action. MGM is currently verifying a number of leads in relation to this man.

The First World War 1914-1915 Star posthumously awarded to Private James KERRIGAN of the 5th Battalion AIF has been located by a wonderful gentleman who is seeking descendants of this soldier. He is prepared to return this medal to a direct descendant under very strict proof of relationship. Please contact Medals Gone Missing via this website. Rank: Private Service No: 1563 Date of Death: Between 08/05/1915 and 12/05/1915 Age: 22 Regiment/Service: Australian Infantry, A.I.F. 5th Bn. Panel Reference: Panel 203 to 206 or 332. Memorial: HELLES MEMORIAL Additional Information: Son of James and Ellen Kerrigan. Native of Brunswick, Victoria, Australia.

The family of Sergeant John O'RILEY are desperately seeking the return of the war service medals and memorabilia pertaining their father / grandfather which have gone missing. It is possible this medal set and militaria may be offered for sale on the open market in the near future. If these items appear on the open market in the future, it would be very much appreciated if his family could be notified via the Medals Gone Missing website.

I am searching for my great uncle's 4 Medals which have not been seen for over 20 years. William Joseph McFarlane, S5073, Stoker, DOB 5/2/1919, Enl-30/1/1941 to 27/2 1946. HMAS Rushcutter. I wish for some help so I can honour my Great Uncle in which he deserves.

My family is searching for the missing Second World War medals which were issued to my father, Herbert Hugh MALCOLM. Date of Birth 3 Jun 1904 Place of Birth DARLINGTON, NSW Date of Enlistment 9 Jul 1941 Locality on Enlistment EARLWOOD, NSW Place of Enlistment PADDINGTON, NSW Next of Kin MALCOLM, BERYL Date of Discharge 11 Aug 1941 Rank Private Posting at Discharge POW GROUP

The First World War Victory Medal awarded to Major Bertram Lawrence HERDON MBE (medal impressed Lieutenant B.L. HERDON) has been located in Spain. Bertram Lawrence HERDON served with the British Army in India at some time. The purchaser of this medal has sought the assistance of Ancestry as it is believed he may have descendants now living in Australia. If you are related to Major Bertram Lawrence HERDON, please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator immediately.