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My family is searching for the First World War Medals (British War Medal and Victory Medal) of Harry JACKSON who served with the 12th Infantry Battalion. According to the First World War Embarkation Roll, Harry JACKSON boarded HMAT Ballarat on the 8th of August, 1916 at Port Hobart. He survived the war and was awarded the British war medal no 5535 and Victory medal no 5456. It is believed that these war medals were sold by a family member at some stage in the late 70's. We would really appreciate any information which would lead to their return.

My family is searching for the missing war medals of Private John Thomas QUAMBY. He served with 'C' Company of the 12th Infantry Battalion, AIF. According to the First World War Embarkation Roll, he boarded HMAT Geelong at Port Hobart on the 20th of October, 1914. And according to the CWGC (Commonwealth War Graves Commission records, John was killed in the Dardenelles, Gallipoli on the day of the landing in 1915 and his body never recovered. Subsequently, he has no known grave and his name is recorded on the Lone Pine Memorial. Unfortunately, our family do not have any of his belongings as they have all become lost. The return of his medals and his memorial plaque or any other belongings would be gratefully appreciated. According to the National Archives of Australia, the 1914-1915 Star medal is number 6141, British war medal number 4466, Victory Medal number 4465, and the Memorial plaque and scroll is numbered 306903.

First World War medals (1914-1915 Star, British War Medal + Victory Medal) awarded to Private George WEBB who served with the 3rd Infantry Battalion, AIF during the Great War. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he boarded HMAT Karoola on the 16th of June, 1915 from Port Sydney. He was born in Guildford, Surrey in England and emmigrated to Australia. He served very briefly on Gallipoli but suffered from illness (septic poisoning) and was evactuated. His service records indicate some type of relationship with Mrs O'Shea from a premises known as "Mount Keira" on Wentworth Street, Randwick in Sydney. He survived the war and returned to Australia in 1919. These medals were purchased on ebay for $785.00 during September, 2011 and will only be sold back to the descendants upon strict proof of relationship.

Date of sale: 11 September 2011
First World War medals (1914-1915 Star, British War Medal + Victory Medal) awarded to Private George WEBB who served with the 3rd Infantry Battalion, AIF during the Great War. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he boarded HMAT Karoola on the 16th of June, 1915 from Port Sydney. He was born in Guildford, Surrey in England and emmigrated to Australia. He served very briefly on Gallipoli but suffered from illness (septic poisoning) and was evactuated. His service records indicate some type of relationship with Mrs O'Shea from a premises known as "Mount Keira" on Wentworth Street, Randwick in Sydney. He survived the war and returned to Australia in 1919.

First World War medal (Victory Medal) awarded to Private T. JAMES who served with the British Army as a member of the A.S.C. (Army Service Corps) during the Great War. This medal was purchased from ebay in August 2011 and will only be sold back to the descendants of Private T. JAMES upon proof of relationship.

Date of sale: 26 August 2011
First World War medal (Victory Medal) awarded to Private T. JAMES who served with the British Army as a member of the A.S.C. (Army Service Corps) during the Great War.

I am looking to find the First World War medals trio (1914-1915 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal) of my Great Uncle; Acting Sergeant Ernest Russell McLURE who served with the 21st Battalion A.I.F. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he boarded RMS Moldavia on the 5th of Ocotber, 1915 at Port Melbourne. He was killed in action on the 4th of October, 1917 and has no known grave. According to the CWGC (Commonwealth War Graves Commissiion) records, his name is recorded on the Menin Gate Memorial at Ypres. I am also searching for his Memorial Plaque and scroll. He was the son of John and Annie McLure, of Bridge St., Sebastopol, Victoria. Native of Malmsbury, Victoria.

My family is desperately seeking the return of the war service medals awarded to my great grandfather; Walter Mansel BALFOUR-OGILVY. These medals consist of the Queen's South Africa Medal (Q.S.A), King's South Africa Medal (from the South Africa War - also known as the Boer War). Also his British War Medal for service during the Great War. In particular, my mother is most anxious to have her grandfather's medals returned to our family. The Boer War Nominal Roll indicates that he served with the 3rd Bushman's Contingent from Victoria as the Company Sergeant Major. Subsequently, his Q.S.A. may be engraved with this unit and service number (465 - 3rd Bushmen's Contingent). However, he later served with the South African Constabulary (S.A.C) and as such, the K.S.A. may be engraved to reflect this. He was also awarded the Gallantry Badge for service whilst he was with the South African Constabulary. His service during the First World War was with the 3rd Infantry Battalion, Naval and Military Forces - Special Tropical Corps (November 1914) as a 2nd Lieutenant. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he boarded the S.S. Eastern at Port Sydney on the 28th of November, 1914. Subsequently, his British War Medal will possibly be engraved to reflect these particulars. As indicated, my family would dearly love to have these medals returned to us and would be most grateful for any kind and generous assistance to any person who can facilitate this. Yours gratefully. Matt Sloan (Adelaide, South Australia)

ATTENTION MARY CASEY FROM THE U.S.A. You have made an inquiry regarding your great grandfather's Medal of Honor. His name and title was Colonel Edmund BUTLER. The missing medal was awarded to him for conspicuous gallantry during the battle of Wolf Mountain in 1877. Medals Gone Missing has attempted to send you information regarding this Medal Of Honour, however your email address appears to be invalid and it continuously bounces back. Please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator with an alternate email address please.

Date of sale: 14 September 2011
First World War medal (Victory Medal) awarded to 146922 Private J. FRASER who served with the Labour Corps in the British Army during the Great War.