The team from Medals Gone Missing is very keen to make contact with the descendants of Hubert Ian MANSER who won the Military Medal on the Kokoda Trail. The identity discs of Hubert are in our possession and website Administrator Gary Traynor carries these identity discs over the Kokoda Trail whenever he conducts battlefield tours (in particular, on Mission Ridge - Brigade Hill). Subsequently, Hubert's name is commemorated on the very ground upon which he served. Hubert's details are as below:- Service Australian Army Service Number SX4345 Date of Birth 17 Oct 1917 Place of Birth MOUNT GAMBIER, SA Date of Enlistment 3 Jun 1940 Locality on Enlistment MCLAREN VALE, SA Place of Enlistment ADELAIDE, SA Next of Kin MANSER, ARTHUR Date of Discharge 28 Nov 1945 Rank Corporal Posting at Discharge 2/27 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION WW2 Honours and Gallantry:- Military Medal. For further information, contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator via this website.

Second World War mounted breeches, believed to have been issued to Horace Richmond JACK. These breeches are undated but are original light horse breeches. The buttons feature the words DEFENCE DEPT with a Kings crown. There are one or 2 missing. The correct laces for the calf to do up is also missing but easy to get at all boot repairers etc. Has original label with the name H.R. JACK and states size 8. These breeches were purchased by Medals Gone Missing from eBay Australia for $164.51 and are NOT for general sale. They will only be sold back to the family of Horace Richmond JACK upon strict proof of relationship.

Metal shaving kit attributable to Private William Richmond JUNOR who was a dairy farmer by trade before the First World War. He was born in Casino - New South Wales on 11 August, 1879 which made him 38 years of age upon enlistment. His father was William W. JUNOR. According to the First World War Embarkation Roll, William Richmond JUNOR boarded RMS Osterley at Port Sydney and departed Australia on 08 May, 1918 as part of 1 to 8 (Queensland) Reinforcements (May-November 1918). He was allocated for a short time to the 9th Infantry Battalion, before being transferred to the 12th Battery of the 4 Field Artillery Brigade AIF as a driver. This item of militaria is not for general sale and will only be returned to the direct descendants of William Richmond JUNOR upon strict proof of relationship.

Tobruk medallion with the name E. ALLAN engraved into the rear. Whilst there is no indication at this time of a service number or unit, the recipient may have resided at 608 Richard Street, Ballarat in the past 50 years. If you are related to a Tobruk veteran who has resided at this address, please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator.

The descendants of U.S. Army Medal of Honor recipient, Captain Edmond BUTLER are wishing to ascertain the location of this missing medal. Edmond BUTLER was awarded the Medal of Honor as a result of his participation in the battle of Wolf Mountain, Montana on 8 January 1877. He served with the 5th Infantry during this iconic battle. The Battle of Wolf Mountain, also known the Battle of the Wolf Mountains, Miles's Battle on the Tongue River and the Battle of the Butte; occurred January 8, 1877, in the Montana Territory between the United States Army and a force of Lakota Sioux and Northern Cheyenne during the Great Sioux War of 1876. The Northern Cheyenne called it the Battle of Belly Butte. It was fought about four miles southwest of modern-day Birney, along the Tongue River. Mary Casey, the family historian states "My Great Grandfather, Edmond Butler, from County Tipperary, Ireland, came to America and fought in our Civil War. He then fought in the Indian Wars and earned the Medal of Honor after the Battle of Wolf Mountain, Montana on January 8, 1877. He was in the Army, 5th Infantry. The Medal disappeared years ago and I have heard it is in a private collection". Mary and her family fully appreciate that sometimes, collectors do not wish to part with their collection. They are also very grateful that these collectors treasure these medals and look after them, as if they are their own. They would be extremely grateful, just to know where the medal is? Mary went on to say, "Of course, our family would dearly love to have this medal returned to us, as our family has a very strong military tradition, we are certainly a military family. Captain Edmond Butler's sons, grandsons, great grandsons, great great grandsons and great,great, great grandsons have fought for this country over many years and in many conflicts. The latest being in Vietnam, South Korea, Iraq and Afghanistan. The missing Medal of Honor means a lot to our family and with the military history I have included, I am sure that whoever has been caring for this medal will appreciate that we are very genuine. If you are the person who has Edmond's medal, we would be extremely grateful even just to view the medal. If you would consider selling it back to us, that would be even better; but we fully understand your position and we respect your love for the Medal of Honor. We hope to hear from you in the near future.

First World War ANZAC A.I.F. (Australian Imperial Force) Sterling Hallmarked Identity Disc pertaining to Private William Leslie BOLT who served with the 19th Infantry Battalion. This privately purchased Chester Assay office hallmarked silver identity disc (dog tag) is engraved as follows: LES BOLT -2346- B. Coy. 19th BATT. A.I.F. and on the other side the hallmark for Chester and an R denoting 1917 as the manufacture date and also the following engraved: VIC. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he boarded HMAT Themistocles (A32) at port Sydney on the 5th October, 1915. This soldier had an interesting period of service suffering from a number of diseases of varying kinds and being A.W.O.L. It seems that he came to a sad end with no family - a lot of history to such a small item which no doubt was on his person as he not only bravely fought but enjoyed some of the 'finer' parts of life! The disc measures approx 28mm circular excluding the side lugs. This item is being offered for sale by Poppy Militaria in the United Kingdom for 145 British Pounds.

Second World War officer's greatcoat, pertaining to Lieutenant Harold James ATKINS who was born on the 16th of April, 1919 at Millthorpe in New South Wales. According to the World War Two Nominal Roll, Harold James ATKINS served in the AMF (Australian Military Force or Militia) under the service number of N37220 prior to joining the AIF. His service number then changed to NX135184. The army style greatcoat was beautifully tailored by Peapes Sydney and date of manufacture is stamped the 27/03/1943. It is in near mint condition. This great coat is not for general sale and will only be made available to the descendants of Harold James ATKINS upon strict proof of relationship. NOTE: Image is an example only and not the real great coat on issue to Harold James ATKINS.

Set of Pattern 08/15 (Pattern 1915) leather ammunition carriers. These carriers were manufactured during the First World War by the Commonwealth Government Harness Factory (CGHF) but re-issued during the Second World War to Corporal Edward Dominic THOMPSON. Born on the 18th of August 1916 in Bangalow, New South Wales; Edward Dominic THOMPSON served with the 2/2nd Infantry Battalion. According to the World War Two Nominal Roll, Edward enlisted into the Second AIF on the 6th of June, 1941. His next of kin was Patricia Thompson. These leather ammunition carriers were more than likely issued to Edward during initial training and would have been utilised with other Pattern 08/15 leather webbing. It was not used for overseas AIF service during the Second World War. This set has the service number of Edward Dominic THOMPSON, NX21609 written on the reverse using indelible pencil. They are not for general sale and will only be returned to a descendant of Edward Dominic THOMPSON upon strict proof of relationship. NOTE: Image is an example only and is not the actual item. Actual item consists of a pair of Pattern 1915 Ammunition carriers (left and right) in used but supple condition.

First World War Discharge Certificate pertaining to Private Arthur MELLOR who possibly served with the 6th Machine Gun Company (not confirmed) during the Great War. Arthur MELLOR was born in Manchester, England. According to the First World War Embarkation Roll, he boarded HMAT Anchises (A68) at Sydney on the 24th of August 1916. At this tiem, he was a reinforcement for the 1st Anzac Cyclist Battalion. This piece of militaria was offered for sale on the open market, but failed to sell on the 30th of August, 2011. If this war memorabilia is still for sale, could the current owner please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator.

First World War photograph of Driver Charles William SCHULZE who served with the 32nd Infantry Battalion, Transport Section. According to the First World War Embarkation Roll, Charles William SCHULZ boarded HMAT Katuna (A13 on the 11th of November, 1915 at Port Adelaide. His next of kin was his Mother, Mrs Mary Sarah Schulze of Paradise, South Australia. This photograph was placed on the open market but failed to sell on the 30th of June, 2011. If this item is still for sale, could the current owner please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator.