Lost Service Medals
Please find below some service medals that have been lost over time.
If any of these service medals are in your possession, or you know of the medals whereabouts, please either:
* Email us at admin@rslnsw.org.au or by using our online form
* Come into the Office - Level 6, ANZAC House, 245 Castlereagh Street, Sydney
If you have any lost medals that you wish to post here, please email us at the above address.
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| WW1 medals were stolen recently from our home:
1914-15 Star British War Medal Victory Medal Territorial Efficiency Medal They were awarded to my grandfather, Serjeant John Brindle of the 1st Lanarkshire Yeomanry (Regiment 2020) and Royal Engineers (Regiment 27291).
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Charles Walker
Phone 0439 368839 |
| Late Ron Thomson of Southport QLD (SGT R V Thomson NX8770) were lost during the clean up of his deceased estate in Southport, Queensland around 2004.
The medals are the 1939 -45 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and Australia Service Medal. His son, and grandson, would greatly appreciate being re-united with these medals. |
John Johnston 0409 289229 |
| Great Grandfather's Service Number: 393 H.E. Nelson 1st RAN Bridging Train - 1914/15 star - British War Medal - Victory Medal I am searching for my Great Grandfather's WW1 Medals which were stolen from Stirling in the ACT in 1990. I still have the miniatures, a portrait of him and his younger brother (who was in the 44th) in their uniforms and his personal account of the war in a diary. My Great Grandfather embarked on RMS Moldavia, RAN Bridging Train Reinforcements (1-9) on 5 October, 1915. I would dearly love to be reunited with his medals so they can be passed on to future generations. |
Karen Wilder 14 Greenvale Street, Fisher, ACT, 2611 s.k.wilder@bigpond.com |
| 1 x National Service Medal 1 x Australian Defence Medal #2/764082 Lost at the Dawn Service, ANZAC Day 2010 |
Mr Raymond Greenfield 02 4385 9755 |
| Richard Tozer Pte 200 33rd Battalion 1914/15 Star, British War Medal & Victory Medal. | These medals were lost about 20 years ago when my aunt's jewelry box was stolen from her premises at Belmont South, NSW.
Janet Meibusch |
| Lost Medals on ANZAC Day. Ret No. A315720 | Mr Allan Moorcroft Ph: 9623 9338 |
| Lost National Service Medal on ANZAC Day. | Mr Brian Lehane Ph: 02 4268 1072 |
| My grandfathers World War II medals were given to charity by a female friend he was living with. They were living in the Wyong area on the NSW Central Coast at the time. My grandfather passed away a year ago so we are unable to apply for replacements. I would love to regain possession of his medals for our family to cherish in years to come.
His details are VEITCH RAYMOND SPENCER : Service Number - N99670 : Date of birth - 19 Dec 1921 : Place of birth - TEMORA NSW : Place of enlistment - GEORGES HEIGHTS NSW N99670. |
Nicole Wright Phone: 075476117 Email: Nicksta01@westnet.com.au |
| My wife had four great uncles who served in WW1 and their medals appear to have been lost or disappeared somewhere because nobody in the family can remember seeing them.
The four uncles are * his older brother, 2341 Cpl Walter H Basing, of 15th Bn, also killed in France, and his father was issued with his three medals, 1914-15 Star, War Medal, and Victory Medal; * the older brother of their mother, Ellen (nee Fry) BNasing 488 Tpr Harry Fry of 5th Light Horse, wounded at Gallipoli and eventually returned to Australia and discharged medically unfit because of his wounds, lived for a while after discharge, in the early 1920s in Toowoomba, was issued with his three medals for WW1 and died unmarried, not sure where his medals went to; and * 1643 Cpl James E Phillips, served France 33Bn and awarded MM, then put is age down and enlisted again WW2 and served in Artillery. His medals would be Military Medal,War Medal, Victory Medal, 1939-45 War Medal, Australian Service Medal and possibly the Defence Medal. He lived for a long time on the North Coast of NSW, near Coffs Harbour. We have been putting together as much stuff as possible of our family history, and we have obtained the service record of the above four great uncles of my wife, plus photographs, copy of the recommendation for the DCM for Uncle Jim, (that was downgraded by the Div Commander to the MM) and would like if possible to recover their medals. We are quite happy to buy repro medals or miniature medals for them, to include in the frame with their other details, but of course would prefer the original issued medals if they can be found |
Tom and Lila Vincent email: fil_pere@bigpond.com |
| Aubrey Eric Hoad - 30th Battalion 1st AIF Service # 5128 British War Medal # 72332 Victory Medal # 69292 His brother; |
I am willing to pay to get these medals back including any expenses incurred Michelle Ambrosini mambro@iprimus.com.au |
| Memorial Plaque No 336824 in the name of Albert Leslie Connor, regimental number 8995 (I'm not sure if this number appears on the plaque or not) And 2 medals awarded to Francis Edmun Connor service number 13294 or 13208 (both numbers on national archives site listed to same name) One being a service medal, the other I believe to be a victory medal.
I am willing to remunerate any expenses involved in their return as they have extraordinary sentimental value and were meant to be passed on to my nephew. |
Ann Beatty 135 Francis Street Lilyfield 2040 Ph: 0411 495 039 Em: lxfx@ihug.com.au |
| I am searching for the 1914-15 star medal and victory medals For H F Charles and EJ kenny. both have been missing for many years from Tasmania. | clancyoftheovaflow@yahoo.com |
| Lost: 1237 Private Henry 'Harry' Guilford Bale 8th Battalion 1st AIF KIA 27 Aug 1915 Medals: |
Matthew Cuttell matt_jacqui@yahoo.com |
| Lost my grandfathers 3 medals from Gallipoli No 159 B Moore 1914-15 Star, British war medal, Victory medal Also a photo of him in lighthorse |
RL Farrand thompson236@bigpond.com |
| My Grandfather's Pacific Star and 1939 -1945 Star were stolen from near Taree, Mid-North Coast of NSW. Only the medals were stolen, the thieves left the ribbons.
Name: Alexander Essex Scott |
Greg Scott Email: Gregory.Scott@classification.gov.au Phone: 0416 163 285 |
| Mrs Marles had stolen from her home aPolish war medal awarded many years after WW2 for her late husband's service in 2/13 Bn at Tobruk at the time the Polish Brigade relieved Australian forces there. The medal was contained in a red box. | Mrs Doris Marles - 9736 2807 |
| 2 PTE/CPL Edward Phillip Austin 33rd Battalion, 9th Brigade
KIA 13.7.1917 1914- 15 Star and The British War Medal |
Paul Anderson 22 Seafoam Avenue, Thirroul NSW 2515 Ph No. 02 4267 1002 |
| I have lost the following medals. The last time these were worn was in February 2008 at a service in Canberra.
Medals Australian Defence Medal My service number is 1201136 Due to the sentimental value I hope you can help. |
Steve Young Email: stem4rar@aapt.net.au |
| Corporal Walter Anderson, 4484, 8th Field Company Engineers. He died in England 5.10.1918 after being gassed in France. He was entitled to 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-20 and the Victory Medal. The medals were issued, presumably to his uncle, Harold Anderson of Bulli. Harold died in 1973 and had no children of his own. His closest relative was L Brown, step-son of 60 Farrell Rd, Bulli. |
Estelle Lowe PO Box 719 Moss Vale NSW 2577 |
| I am trying to locate the World War I medals of my two great uncles
1. No. 650 Private Clarence MULLARKEY 2nd Battalion AIF 2. No.1047 Lieutenant James Charles MULLAREY |
Margaret Brown+ margietg@raggedtier.com |
| I am trying to find my grandfathers medals from WW2. My uncle sold the medals years ago without consulting the rest of the family. As I am now also a serving member of the Defence force I am eager to wear these medals with pride and yet cannot.
My grandfathers details and medals are as follows: Medals: |
LSMT Bianca Ridley RANSSSS-TFE HMAS CRESWELL (P) 02 4429 7706 (W) (P) 02 4443 0710 (H) (F) 02 4429 7789 (M) 0419 304 881 (E) Bianca.Ridley@defence.gov.au |
| WWI British Medals.
Pte: Percy Wick |
I am searching for my grandfathers medals. The medal's i am searching for are from i would love to find them as i was told my uncle sold them to someone at a RSL club, my uncle has passed away .
Could have been sold beteen 10-25 years ago, not really sure. My mother is still living and i would love to find them for her she is now 88 years old now she has never seen her fathers medals. Judith Williams |
| EM Lafferty 1914 - 1919 | Mrs Mary A Jay 68 Gregadoo Road Lake Albert NSW 2650 |
| Full size and miniature General Service Medal 1918-1962 with clasp Malaya for Pte R ARTHUR | These were lost in Ashfield NSW around 1973
Dave Arthur |
| Sidney Edward Macdonald Taite NX 140310 Date Of Birth 8/1/1924 |
Barry Taite taito47@hotmail.com |
| Robert J. Goulden
215307 General Service Medal |
Were lost on ANZAC Day 2008 between Elizabeth & Goulburn Streets and The Lord Nelson Hotel. If anyone has found these medals please call: Mr RJ Goulden - 0413 130 494 |
| Name: William Hay Service No. 6263 - 13th Battalion Medals: British War Medal 23411 Victory Medal 51960 1914/1918 Star Medal |
I am looking for my Grandfathers missing WW1 war medals
Mr Bill Hay |
| NX154644 V L PEARCE Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945 Pacific Star War Medal |
I am looking for my fathers THREE lost WWII medals.
Possibly in the Newcastle area May have found their way into a pawn shop Mr Knowles Pearce Any help would be appreciated |
| 445 Pte George Percival O'Donnell 5th Light Horse WWI consisting of the 1914-15 Star, War Medal and Victory Medal | I am looking for my Grandfather's lost WWI medals, if found, please contact kevin-kathy@bigpond.com |
| WW1 - Britain. Reg. No. 8054. Unit - Royal Field Artillery.
Military Medal plus 2 bars 1914 star with bar stating 5th Aug 22nd Nov 1914 WW2 - Australia. Army No. N76183 Dis. No. 126049 1939/45 War Medal |
The medals were stolen from my late Grandfather Harold Connor. As caretaker for these medals I do have the miniatures.
I have copies of Medal Index Cards for WW1 and have tried to find or replace the original medals, through a number of avenues, unfortunately without success. He was a member of Morriset RSL. Any one with information please contact Stewart Connor, (07) 3829 2122 or at basconn@ozemail.com.au |
| Name: J.A. Prescott Medals: The 1939 – 1945 Star The Pacific Star The Defence Medal 1939-45 The War Medal 1939-45 The Australia Service Medal 1939-45 Medals were mounted and were with a seperate ribbon bar Medals wrapped in bubble wrap and were posted to Galong near Young, on the 1st November, 2007 yet they never made it to their destination. |
Ms A Prescott Email: adelesp@tpg.com.au |
| Name: Patrick O'Keeffe (Sergeant) Service Number: 6064, 4th Battalion AIF Served: France 1916-1918 Relation: Grandson Stolen medals: Military Medal, British War Star and Victory Medal |
These medals were stolen from the Little Sisters of the Poor Nursing Home, Drummoyne in 1980. Patrick O'Keeffe was one of the founding members of Five Dock RSL Club.
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| I am looking for my great grandfathers medals that were last in the Newcastle area.
They are for Private John Daniel Boyle 3458, and are the British War Medal and the Victory Medal |
Susan Quinnell 95 East Gilmore Road Gilmore NSW 2720 02 69475373 tsquinnie@wirefree.net.au |
| I am searching for my maternal grandfathers war medals from WWII. His name was Herbert Norman James HICKEY
His Active Service Badge No: A25328 The medals I am trying to locate are the Australian Service Medal, the War Medal 1939-1945 and the 1939-1945 Star. I'm uncertain if there are others, naturally I would love to have them all. Their last known whereabouts was at Newtown, in the possession of my grandfathers companion, Eileen,(surname not now known) at the time of his death in September 1970. Eileen herself would now be passed on but I recall she had a son, Ronnie, who may have all the possessions she had with her at that time, which may well include the medals. |
K Moon P.O.Box 1094 St Mary's NSW 1790 email: nanofaydan@aol.com |
| I'm looking for my fathers medals, his name was Private Leslie Stewart VX14290 serving in the Australian Imperial Forces 7th May 1940 to 17th December 1945.
- 1939/45 Star with 8th Army Clasp The family would like to here any news. |
Astro Stewart Email: roger.jones8@bigpond.com |
| I am searching for my brother medals, which were awarded during WWII. There were 5 medals on a bar and were lost on ANZAC Day 2007.
They were either lost at Sutehrland or on a train to the city. the medals were engraved with "L.B. Greene NX58510" |
Mr R.C. Greene 27 Oakwood Street Sutherland, NSW, 2232 (02) 9521 - 1821 roan@tadaust.org.au |
| I wish to locate my Great Uncle's World War One medals (consisting of the British War Medal and Victory Medal). My family has no record as to their whereabouts.
Name: Arthur Henry Phillip NEWSON (A.H.P. Newson) son of William Charles NEWSON of Leichhardt, N.S.W. Service No: 2890 Rank: BDR Served: France, with the 10 F.A.B. A.I.F. |
J. Carlyle Tele: 02 4342 6113 Mob: 0415 302 090 Email: reecey4@bigpond.net.au |
| I am searching on behalf of my Mother-in-Law Dorothy Clark of Bankstown for the Medals of her late uncle James Olsen, Service # 876, he enlisted in the 12th Light Horse Regiment as part of the 4th Light Horse Regiment on the 10th February 1915 and served until 26th December 1918.
He was awarded the 1914/15 Star #20979, British War Medal #12859 and the Victory Medal #12666, these Medals were last seen at his residence at Lidcombe prior to his death in 1979. |
James Lyall Email: jwl1302@bigpond.com |
| John Henry VIDLER 34th Battalion AIF Number 2872 1914-15 star, British Medal and the Victory medal. Lost in the mid north coast area of NSW near Coffs Harbour. |
Glenn Vidler 0439540206 75 Burn Street Camp Hill Qld 4152 vidler1@dodo.com.au |
| Regimental Numbers:
(1) 3344, SGT. Lyons, RG, 1Btn AIF 1914-1918 WW1.; Military Medal & 3 other campaign medals from Europe. (2) 3345 Pvte Lyons, JW, 1 Btn AIF 1914-1918 WWI,; 3 Europe campaign medals. These two sets of medals were refurbished in 1997 & were in good mounted condition. They were stolen from our home approx 1999. |
These brothers were my late uncles & they joined up to fight for Australia at the recruiting depot in Addison Road, Marrickville NSW, in 1914
Tom Lyons |
| This medal was lost during the 2007 ANZAC Day March
Australian Service Medal 1939-1945, NX126180, S.E Herbert |
Dale Herbert PH: 0411 148 124 Email: daleherbie@primusonline.com.au |
| These medals stolen in a recent burglary.
All Medals are named to: 778 Pte. G. Brodrick, 6 LHR. AIF. * 1914-15 Star |
Harry Smith 19 Wyee Farms Road Wyee NSW 2259 Phone - 4357 1306 Mobile - 0418 677 904 Email - bestbinhire@bigpond.com.au |
| Name: Herbert Wilson Service Number: NX22017 KIA: 24 October 1942 El Alamein Relation: Grand Father Medals: The 1939 - 1945 Star The Africa Star With The 8th Army Clasp The War Medal 1939 - 1945 The Defence Medal 1939-1945 The Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945 |
Mr Frank Gale Email: memgale@swiftdsl.com.au |
| Medals were last seen at a dinner at Cronulla RSL Club.
Service No. NX91045 Medals are mounted. |
Mr R Richardson Phone: (02) 6342 1891 |
| Service Record WWI
Name: COX, ARTHUR |
I would love to find the "missing" WW1 medals for my great uncle Arthur Cox. No one in the family knows what happend to them, I believe that a search in Queensland may be more helpful as that is where they were last seen.
Thanks heaps. |
| Brother – 2nd World War Thomas Ralph Hunter, Flight Sergeant Official No. A51222 10 medals missing Father – First World War |
Mr John Hunter Email: jhunter@tadaust.org.au Phone: (08) 9444 8064 (Western Australia) |
| 3 RAR Association are searching for the medals of 2/400186 Pte Horace William (Slim) Madden GC with the aim of preserving them for the nation. Some time ago the medals passed out of the possession of the family and are now in an unknown place. | Would any person who has knowledge of these medals please contact: 3RAR Association PO Box 220 Redbank QLD 4301 Email: aesetab@bigpond.net.au |
| Mr Tony Platt a member of the Bundeena sub-Branch was attending the ANZAC Day Service at Manly War Memorial when he lost his medal. Tony was a submariner in the British Forces, and the medal was awarded in the Malta Area, the medal is a "George Cross" |
Mr Tony Platt Phone: (02) 9527 3331 |
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Mike Sullivan Telephone: 9757 7242 Mobile: 0402 060 302 Email: mike.sullivan@agility.net.au |
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David Mozzell dmozzell@bigpond.net.au |
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including the Military Medal. for service in Tobruk. |
Margaret Stuckey 45 The Boulevard Margaret River WA 6285 kwakka9@hotmail.com |
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Dianne Blase dianne-474@hotmail.com |
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It was found in a garbage in the 1950's in Victoria, British Columbia. He was born in 1881 in Bombala, New South Wales and he was an electrician. I found that information at this link: Australians in the Boer War: Oz-Boer Database Project I discovered his attestation papers on the Canadian Archives site. Page One and Page Two It is possible that he died in 1956 in Saanich, British Columbia (a suburb of Victoria) |
Dan Gates Webmaster Royal Canadian Legion Branch 183 - Bonnyville, Alberta Branch 183 Website Link Email: dg7111990@t-online.de |
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Dr Liam O'Connor MBBS FRCPA DTM&H Clinical Microbiologist Senior Lecturer Discipline of Microbiology & Immunology University of Western Australia L Block QE II Medical Centre Nedlands 6009 WA Phone: (08) 9346 2005 Email: liam3@cyllene.uwa.edu.au |
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Mr Heath Davies T: (02) 4268 6686 M: 0408 068 913 E: heathdavies@worktivity.com.au |
| I am searching for the lost medals of my grandfather Edgar Garnett Ramage. The three medals listed below have been lost for the past 2 years however approximately 30 or so years ago a number of his medals were stolen and the ones listed are all that we are been able to find. So we are also searching for any other medals of Edgar Ramage. Due to both his and his wifes death we are not sure what these medals are. If you have information please don't hesitate to contact me. 2 Borneo Service Medals 1 Set Airforce Wings |
Micheal D. Cooke (son of Marlene Cooke (nee Ramage) grandson of Edgar Ramage) M: 0409 636 887 E: kmdc@bigpond.com.au |
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Rod Harty Phone: 9265 6777 Fax: 9265 6789 Email: rod.harty@pansw.org.au |
| I am trying to locate my Grandfather and Uncles World War I Military Medals. |
John Braun Email: jbraun60@yahoo.com.au |
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Denise Edwards (nee Ward) Email med34090@bigpond.net.au |
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Cindy Chalker Email: cindychalker@hotmail.com |
