Militaria For Sale

Is this the real Private Harold BROWN who first enlisted into the 22nd Infantry Battalion of the AIF, then transferred to the 57th Infantry Battalion? Medals Gone Missing is searching for the direct descendants of Harold BROWN from Melbourne Victoria. Harold was an orchard worker and his father's name was Theo BROWN. Of interest, there are two photographs on the website of the Australian War Memorial; ONLY ONE of which could in fact be Harold BROWN. It appears that records generated by the original photographers, Darge Photographic Company do not clearly indicate which of the two diggers is actually Harold. Subsequently, MGM would like to make contact with the direct descendants of Harold BROWN so that this minor mystery can be solved.

Second World War slouch hat (RAAF style with four eyelets) issued to Alan Egerton WELBOURN. Service Royal Australian Air Force Service Number 423369 Date of Birth 9 Jun 1914 Place of Birth ADELAIDE, SA Date of Enlistment 20 Jun 1942 Locality on Enlistment Unknown Place of Enlistment SYDNEY, NSW Next of Kin WELBOURN, EDITH Date of Discharge 5 Nov 1945 Rank Flying Officer Posting at Discharge 62 AC WING. This hat was offered for sale on the open market but failed to sell. If this hat is still for sale, could the current owner please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator via this website.

Medallion given to William INGLIS, in the possession of Toronto Police.

A privately produced bracelet commemorating the service of Rowan ROBINSON has been found in Teralba Park, Mitchelton near the soccer field during June 2015. It is engraved:- "Remembering Sapper Rowan Robinson IRR. Afghanistan SOTG". Sapper Robinson was serving with the Special Operations Task Group when he was tragically killed in action on Monday 6 June 2011 (Afghanistan time). Information from the Department of Defence indicates Sapper Robinson was born in Wahroonga, NSW in 1987. He joined the Army in 2006 and after his initial recruit training joined the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment. After four years of service he was posted to the Incident Response Regiment at the start of 2010 where he completed his reinforcement cycle. This was Sapper Robinson’s second deployment to Afghanistan, having deployed on Operation Slipper in 2007. In the words of one of my friends who has found this commemorative memento:- "It means something to someone" and as a result, we would like to have it returned to the person concerned.

3 x WW1 letters including 1 with Rising Sun letterhead sent from 16881 Private Roy Stuckey OBE. Included are 2 of the original envelopes and a concertina postcard. "At 15 and 1/2 already 5ft 10in, 11 and 1/2 stone and a front row forward, he volunteered for service. He was drafted to the 4 Field Company Engineers, Fourth Division and within months was in France driving horse teams hauling barbed wire and timber to protect the trenches and strengthen strong points on the Allied front. He was blown up at Villers-Bretonneaux and was the sole survivor, horses and all, of a four horse team. Roy also served with the 18th and 35th infantry battalions before and in the early years of World War 11. In January 1959 Mr Stuckey was awarded an O.B.E for leadership an outstanding service in the fields of local government and public service. Hunter's Hill last night conferred its first Freedom of the Municipality. The man thus that honour is 67 year old Roy Darrell Stuckey. In his 32 years as Town Clerk Mr Stuckey has done much to make this gracious harborside suburb the progressive municipality it is today. Roy Stuckey was a scout at 10. He held most ranks and was a commissioner in 2 districts. He was awarded the Scout Medal of Merit. These letters were listed on the open market but then withdrawn. It is unknown if these items have been sold?

Second World War kit bag, Name BATTEN, CLAUDE Service Australian Army Service Number VX61651 Date of Birth 21 Feb 1919 Place of Birth WERRIBEE, VIC Date of Enlistment 16 Aug 1941 Locality on Enlistment WHITTLESEA, VIC Place of Enlistment ROYAL PARK, VIC Next of Kin BATTEN, E Date of Discharge 14 May 1946 Rank Staff Sergeant Posting at Discharge N T AREA WKSP. This item was offered for sale on the open market but failed to sell. If this kitbag is still for sale, could the current owner please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator via this website.

2-page letter on YMCA / AIF letterhead from: Trooper Herbert Horlick WARBURTON 8th Australian Light Horse Regiment (AIF) dated Nov. 9th, 1916 to his Mother regarding service life. This letter was offered for sale on the open market but failed to sell. If this letter is still for sale, could the current owner please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator via this website.

A gentleman has informed Medals Gone Missing that he has acquired a Second World War slouch hat which bears the name:- Raymond John HONEY on the inside of the pugaree. Raymond John HONEY served in the Australian Army Service Number NX91717 Date of Birth 17 Oct 1902 Place of Birth METZ, NSW Date of Enlistment 9 Mar 1942 Locality on Enlistment ARNCLIFFE, NSW Place of Enlistment PADDINGTON, NSW Next of Kin RUMER, ADA Date of Discharge 10 Dec 1945 Rank Private Posting at Discharge 30 AUSTRALIAN WORKS COMPANY. If you are related to this man, please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator via this website. NOTE: Image shown is a generic example only.

First World War kit bag issued to Eric Stutchbury MC and Bar. This item has his initials and the 55 Battalion colours painted on the side. A large (over 180cm long) union jack flag with the 55 Battalion colour patch sewn on. This is Sydney made and was allegedly removed from a troopship and used in camp in Egypt. Eric Stutchbury's medal bar (not pictured) is also included. These were allegedly purchased out of the family along with some other items. Major Eric William Stutchbury MC and bar, 55th Battalion, of Drummoyne, NSW. Prior to his enlistment on 16 December 1914 with the AIF, Stutchbury also served with the 31st Battalion, Citizens Military Forces (CMF). He embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Seang Choon on 11 February 1915 with the 3rd Reinforcements, 3rd Battalion, as a lieutenant. Stutchbury was awarded the Military Cross (MC) on 19 April 1917 and the Bar to his MC on 4 October 1917. He returned to Australia on 23 March 1919. These medals were offered for sale on eBay Australia but failed to sell. If the medals are still for sale, could the current owner please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator via this website.

An Australian issue general service tunic, once issued to Sergeant John Edwin DEAN has been located and purchased from an antique store in Fairy Meadow, New South Wales. Sergeant John Edwin DEAN is a veteran of the 2/29th Infantry Battalion and fought during the Malaya campaign during 1942. He was subsequently captured by the Japanese when Singapore fell on 15 February and entered captivity. Battalion records indicate that he may have spent his captivity in Changi Prisoner of War camp, however research into his service records may indicate if he was sent outside of Singapore during his internment. Whilst this tunic is the early patter and was manufactured during 1942, it is likely this was his "coming home" tunic which was issued upon his return to Australia (before discharge). Unfortunately, the colour patches and badges have been removed by persons unknown. His details from the World War Two Nominal Roll are as follows:- Australian Army Service Number VX42295 Date of Birth 26 Feb 1900 Place of Birth SALISBURY, VIC Date of Enlistment 4 Jul 1940 Locality on Enlistment HOLBROOK, VIC Place of Enlistment CAULFIELD, VIC Next of Kin DEAN, A Date of Discharge 15 Dec 1945 Rank Sergeant Posting at Discharge 2/29 Battalion WW2 Honours and Gallantry None for display Prisoner of War Yes. PLEASE NOTE: Image is a generic photo only and not the actual tunic issued to John Edwin DEAN. The tunic is not for general sale and will only be sold back to the descendants of John upon strict proof of relationship.