Category Archives: Military Medals

Missing Medals of a South African Artilleryman – Lieutenant Eric Edward HARRISON

Posted on 3 April, 2011 by gary

Lieutenant Eric Edward HARRISON, South African Artillery. Eric was born on 12 January 1909 in Chichester in Sussex County in the south of England. He was the youngest child of Percival and Minnie Harrison. Percy had served for a time … Continue reading →

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Lifeline Canberra Discovers the 1914-1915 Star of Sergeant William Henry Clarence BANKS – 14th Infantry Battalion, AIF

Posted on 22 March, 2011 by gary

Are you related to William Henry Clarence Banks? Lifeline Canberra on the 22nd of March, 2011 has launched a search for relatives of Sergeant William Henry Clarence Banks; a First World War soldier and recipient of a 1914-1915 Star.  The medal … Continue reading →

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Traditions – Why Veterans Place Their Right Hand Over Their Heart – ANZAC DAY, VETERANS DAY & REMEMBRANCE DAY

Posted on 19 March, 2011 by gary

I was sent an email from one of my friends in New Zealand, regarding a tradition for which I had no answer to. Christopher NEALE (who is interested in purchasing any war service medals attributed to his surname “NEALE”) has … Continue reading →

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My Father – William Bethel FOX – Petty Officer – Royal Australian Navy

Posted on 26 February, 2011 by gary

William (Bill) Bethel FOX, was born in Avoca, Ireland on the 8th March 1918.  Named after his grandfather of the same name, William became known as ‘Bill’.  Sadly, Bill’s father (Sergeant George Robert FOX)  was killed in action during the … Continue reading →

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CARLSON or CARSON? Arthur Lawrence CARSON DCM,MM,MID: Decorated For His Bravery in Two World Wars

Posted on 20 February, 2011 by gary

Refused a Victoria Cross in 1917, Arthur Lawrence CARSON continued to serve his adopted country and in doing so gained the unique distinction of being the only Australian soldier to receive a Distinguished Conduct Medal for his actions during the … Continue reading →

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