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I am searching for the First World War Medals for my great uncle, Corporal Charles Michael TAYLOR who served with the 32nd Infantry Battalion. According to the First World War Embarkation Roll, he boarded HMAT Geelong (A2) on the 18th November, 1915 from Port Adelaide. The missing war medals have never been located by anybody in my family. Whilst married, he & his wife never had any children. We have photos of him from World War 1 & of the 32nd Battalion, but nothing further, if anyone has any information about him or his medals,it would wonderful to hear from you.

I have in my possession, a missing Boer War medal (Queen's South Africa Medal) awarded to Able Seaman A.U. RIPLEY who served aboard HMS Doris during the South Africa War (Boer War). It would be nice to be able return medal to its rightful owners. This medal is not for general sale and will only be returned to a descendant of Able Seaman A.U. RIPLEY upon strict proof of relationship.

First World War medal (British War Medal) awarded to Private J. PARR, service number 265565 who served with the South Lancashire Regiment during the Great War. This medal was found at the side of a compactor at a waste disposal site, by the husband of the current medal custodian and who rescued it. This missing British War Medal bears the inscription on the edge '265565 PTE J.PARR. S.LAN .R' and still bears the medal ribbon. The current custodians of the medal hope to have the medal returned to the family of Private J. PARR as they appreciate the sentimental value that such awards represent to a family. With the approach of the Centenary of the First World War, it is hoped that a descendant of J. PARR will be found. This missing war medal is not for general sale and will only be returned to a descendant of Private J. PARR upon strict proof of relationship.

First World War medal (Victory Medal) awarded to Corporal F.J. JEFFERYS who served with the South African Imperial Service Contingent during the Great War. The medal is stamped "Cpl F.J. JEFFERYS M.T.C" and bears the duel script of English and Africaans which is evident on all Victory Medals issued by the South African government during the Great War. The initials 'M.T.C' refer to the unit which was stationed in France on the Western Front, servicing locomotives and rail vehicles at the locomotive workshops of St Etienne-du-Rouvray, near Rouen. This unit is not to be confused with the South African Railway Companies which transported supplies and performed 'light railway' work in forward areas near the front line. Whilst there is no service number inscribed on this medal, descendants of F.J. JEFFERYS should have sufficient evidence in his name and rank alone, to establish descendancy. This missing war medal is not for general sale and will only be returned to a direct descendant of F.J. JEFFERYS upon strict proof of relationship.

Date of sale: 21 January 2013
Australian First World War medal (British War Medal) awarded to Private Arthur James William VAUGHAN. He was born in 1895, the son of Henry Joseph VAUGHAN. A labourer, from North Adelaide, Arthur was only 19 and a half years of age when he enlisted in South Australia during April of 1915 According to the First World War Embarkation Roll, he boarded HMAT Kanowna (A61) on the 23rd June, 1915 at Port Adelaide as a member of the 10th Infantry Battalion, AIF (1 to 8 Reinforcements. December 1914 - September 1915) Australian Imperial Force). His next of kin as recorded in the National Archives of Australia as his mother, Mrs Patience Selina VAUGHAN of Boggy Flat, Murray River in South Australia. Arthur James William Vaughan joined his unit on the Gallipoli Peninsula (Dardenelles) on the 17 September 1915, fortunately missing the failed August offensive. Surviving the Gallipoli campaign, Arthur was transferred to the 50th Infantry Battalion during the reformation of the AIF in Egypt and then transferred to the 4th Australian DAC (Divisional Ammunition Column) as a Driver. This unit formed part of the Australian Artillery. He was sent to Europe and served in France. Wounded in action on the 7th December, 1916 the wound was not serious and he remained in the field. He transferred to the 39th Battery of the 10th F.A.B. (Field Artillery Brigade) in February of 1917. Wounded in action for a second occasion on the 24th October, 1917 - he sustained a shell wound to the hip area. Arthur James William VAUGHAN returned to Australia on the 25th January 1919, having served a total of 3 years and 264 days abroad on active service. The medal is impressed:- 2461 T-DVR. A.J.W. VAUGHAN. 10 BN. A.I.F. This missing war medal was sold on ebay on the 21st January, 2013.

First World War medals and Second World War medals awarded to Major Arthur Stuart CRIBB. This man was born on the 28 December, 1893 at Ipswich in Queensland. He served during the Great War as a member of the British Army and served with the British Red Cross. He was subsequently awarded the 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. The 1914-1915 Star is stamped with his name - A.S. CRIBB and the initials B.R.C & ST.J.J. (British Red Cross & St Johns of Jerusalem). He also served with the 5th London Regiment as a Private and was wounded in action with gun shot wounds to the hand and thigh. His British War Medal & Victory Medal are stamped - 3802 Pte A.S. CRIBB 5 - LOND R (5th London Regiment) He survived the First World War and served in the A.M.F. (Australian Military Force - commonly referred to as the Militia) between the wars. When war broke out for a second time, he served with the A.M.F under the service number of Q185259. He later enlisted into AIF (Australian Imperial Force) during the Second World War and served under the number QX19628. Duty recorded on the World War Two Nominal Roll as SHIPS STAFF VOYAGE OFFICER. He finished the war with the rank of Major. As a result of service during the Second World War, he was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, 1939-1945 War Medal & 1939-1945 Australia Service Medal which are impressed - QX19628 A.S. CRIBB. He was also awarded the Efficiency Decoration with Australia bar which is engraved - QX19628 Major A.S. CRIBB AIF. His First World War British Red Cross Service Medal on original ribbon & pinback is unnamed as issued. During the Second World War, he was taken prisoner by the Japanese when Singapore fell. Subsequently, he had a private purchase POW medal which is unnamed in a box. Arthur Stuart CRIBB passed away on the 18th February, 1970. This medal set was offered offered for sale on Ebay Australia, but failed to sell on the 26 October, 2012. If you are the current owner of this missing medal, or if you are a descendant of Arthur Stuart CRIBB, please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator. With the centenary of the Great War (1914-2014) it is highly likely that a family member of Andrew will be seeking the return of these missing war medals.

First World War medal (British War Medal) awarded to Able Seaman A. GUTHRIE whose service number was TZ-6365. Able Seaman Andrew GUTHRIE served with the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserved (R.N.V.R.) as a member of the Nelson Battalion, Royal Naval Divisioin. Sadly, he was killed in action on the 24th April 1917 at Gavrelle. According to the C.W.G.C (Commonwealth War Graves Commission) records, Andrew GUTHRIE was the son of George and Ellen D. Guthrie, of 7 Plummer Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne. He has no known grave and his name is recorded on the Arras Memorial. This medal has been offered for sale on Ebay Australia, but failed to sell on the 31 October, 2012. If you are the current owner of this missing medal, or if you are a descendant of Andrew GUTHRIE, please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator. With the centenary of the Great War (1914-2014) it is highly likely that a family member of Andrew will be seeking the return of this missing war medal.

First World War medal (Victory Medal) awarded to Petty Officer W.L. HILL whose service number was BZ/574. Petty Officer W.L. HILL served with the R.N.V.R. (Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve) as a member of the Hood Battalion, Royal Naval Division. This man was awarded the Military Medal for "Bravery in the Field" for action on the 24 September, 1918 (LG 11.2.19) This medal has been offered for sale on Ebay Australia, but failed to sell on the 31 October, 2012. If you are the current owner of this missing medal, or if you are a descendant of W.L. HILL, please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator. With the centenary of the First World War, it is highly likely that a descendant of W.L. HILL will be seeking this missing Victory medal.

Second World War Medal (Africa Star) awarded to T. ADAMS whose service number was M15644. According to the World War Two Nominal Roll, there was no serviceman or woman by this name and service number who served in the armed forces of Australia. However, records attributable to the Australian World War Two Nominal Roll have been known to be incomplete. Based on this, it is a possibility that this service person served in the South African armed forces during the Second World War. This medal has been offered for sale on Ebay Australia for a period of time, but failed to sell on the 30 November, 2012. If you are the current owner of this missing medal, or if you are a descendant of T. ADMAS, please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator.

Second World War Medal (Defence Medal) awarded to A.W. BUDD whose service number was 315630. According to the World War Two Nominal Roll, there was no serviceman or woman by this name and service number who served in the armed forces of Australia. However, records attributable to the Australian World War Two Nominal Roll have been known to be incomplete. Based on this, it is a possibility that this service person served in the South African armed forces during the Second World War. This medal has been offered for sale on Ebay Australia for a period of time, but failed to sell on the 30 November, 2012. If you are the current owner of this missing medal, or if you are a descendant of A.W. BUDD, please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator.