Category Archives: Military Medals

Too Big a Price To Pay! – the Creswick boys (Norman & Thomas) Killed In Action

Posted on 14 October, 2010 by gary

The following account was written by Geoff CRAWFORD of Bowral in New South Wales Australia. These men were his ‘Great Uncles’ and their Memorial Plaques (also known as ‘Death Plaques’ and ‘Dead Man’s Penny’ are missing. Do you know where … Continue reading →

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No Picklehaube For Me! – Germans in Slouch Hats with the AIF, during World War 1

Posted on 22 August, 2010 by gary

 Germans in the AIF (or should we say, men of German descent)  numbered in their thousands.  You need only peruse the First World War Embarkation Roll to see exactly how many men with Germanic names, actually served under the fur … Continue reading →

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Help Wanted – What is the history behind the ‘Romsey & District, Victoria’ Badge?

Posted on 20 July, 2010 by gary

A call for help has been received from Jacquie COOK in New Zealand, in relation to a medallion found amongst her grandfather’s war service medals. IMAGE RIGHT:  Private Charles Henry COOK, born in Romsey  (Victoria, Australia) he emmigrated to New … Continue reading →

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Mystery C-47 (DC-3)Flight to RAF Northolt – Flight Lieutenant SELWYN – Transport Command

Posted on 30 June, 2010 by gary

The Medals Gone Missing Administrator recently came into possession of an “in flight” status sheet, written by a Flight Lieutenant SELWYN of Transport Command, Royal Air Force.   Whilst of no major historical significance in the big scheme of things, it  … Continue reading →

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A Tunneller Of The Royal Engineers – L/Cpl Arthur CUPIS – 175th Tunnelling Company

Posted on 10 June, 2010 by gary

For the surface dwellers, the Western Front stretched for well over 450 miles …… but for most of these ‘other men’ – their “front” was no more than 4 feet wide. To those who manned the trenches above – their … Continue reading →

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