Category Archives: Military Medals

On Her Majesty’s Service – A Canadian Sailor & The British Empire Medal

Posted on 16 November, 2010 by gary

When  Australian troops ventured off to far flung European battlefields during the Great War; a popular song captured the spirit of the time.  The mother country needed help and the “Colonials” would do their bit for the British Empire.  Composed … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Day (Armistice Day) 2010 – The Day To Claim Or Find Your Missing War Medals

Posted on 2 November, 2010 by gary

Remembrance Day, also known as ‘Armistice Day’ in some parts of the Commonwealth – is almost upon us for 2010. It is at the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month – that we pause for a … Continue reading →

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Brothers At Arms – The Fisher Family Sacrifice At Pozieres

Posted on 30 October, 2010 by gary

The term “Brothers At Arms” has been used on many occasions to describe the bonds formed between men, during times of war.  I have written about the CRESWICK brothers (Norman & Thomas) from country New South Wales; and the MANUSU … Continue reading →

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A Handbag On The Battlefield? – It’s Not Wise To Insult A Scotsman & His Sporran!

Posted on 26 October, 2010 by gary

The legacy of ‘Military History’ …… it is amazing just how often, traces of it appear in everyday life – and how the origins of certain traditions are overlooked by people in this modern society.  Evidence of militaristic invention, work practice and “lessons learnt” come and … Continue reading →

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HMAS Kuttabul & The Midget Submarine Attack – Searching For Relatives Of Our Sailors

Posted on 21 October, 2010 by gary

Contact from an Australian Militaria Collector to Medals Gone Missing has indicated that a set of war service medals, belonging to a sailor from the ‘wartime’  H.M.A.S Kuttabul have recently been sold on ebay.  Whilst at this time, the naming … Continue reading →

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