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First World War Discharge Certificate pertaining to Private Arthur MELLOR who possibly served with the 6th Machine Gun Company (not confirmed) during the Great War. Arthur MELLOR was born in Manchester, England. According to the First World War Embarkation Roll, he boarded HMAT Anchises (A68) at Sydney on the 24th of August 1916. At this tiem, he was a reinforcement for the 1st Anzac Cyclist Battalion. This piece of militaria was offered for sale on the open market, but failed to sell on the 30th of August, 2011. If this war memorabilia is still for sale, could the current owner please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator.

First World War Medal (Victory Medal) awarded to Driver Walter DIBLEY who served with the Army Service Corps in the British Army, during the Great War. Walter DIBLEY served with the 189th Company of the Heavy Transport 30th Divisional Train. He arrived in France on the 4th of September, 1915 as part of the 22nd Division Train. This medal was offered for sale on the open market, but failed to sell on the 4th of August, 2011. If this war medal is still for sale, could the current owner please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator.

First World War Medal (Victory Medal) awarded to Driver A.A. GOODMAN who served with the Royal Artillery in the British Army, during the Great War. This medal was offered for sale on the open market, but failed to sell on the 25th of August, 2011. If this war medal is still for sale, could the current owner please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator.

Second World War Medal (1939-1945 War Medal) awarded to Gunner Harold James BIRCH who was born on the 25th of February, 1915 at Annandale in New South Wales. According to the World War Two Nominal Roll, Harold James BIRCH enlisted into the Second AIF on the 5th of July, 1940. His next of kin was Mabel BIRCH. This medal was offered for sale on the open market, but failed to sell on the 24th of August, 2011. If this war medal is still for sale, could the current owner please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator.

I am searching for the full entitlement of honours and awards of Sydney Allan MATCHETT which were awarded in accordance with his service during the Great War. This includes his Cross of Sacrific, British War Medal, Victory Medal and Memorial Plaque (also colloquially known as a Dead Man's Penny) Sydney Allan MATCHETT served with the 26th (New Brunswick) Battalaion, Canadian Expeditionary Force. I am sorry to say that he was killed in action on the 21st of April, 1918. Son of Allan and Martha Matchett, of New Brunswick. According to the CWGC records (Commonwealth War Graves Commission) Sydney Allan MATCHETT lies buried at the BELLACOURT MILITARY CEMETERY, RIVIERE.

Missing Second World War Medals of NX27147 J.C. PARSONS I am searching for my great uncle’s lost WW2 medals. James Charles Parsons was born on the 26 September 1916 in Picton NSW and grew up in Bankstown NSW. James enlisted into the Australian army on the 24th June 1940 and completed his training with the 20th Infantry training battalion in Wallgrove NSW and was then posted to the 2/30th Infantry battalion AIF. The battalion was raised & trained in Tamworth NSW before leaving on the ship Johan Van Oldenbarnevelt for Singapore to fight the advancing Japanese. During the war James was promoted to the rank for Corporal and worked in the regimental aid post as a medic. James tended to the sick and wounded of the 2/30th battalion during intense fighting against the Japanese including major battles the 2/30th BN fought at Gemencheh, Gemas and Ayer Hitam, and on Singapore Island. Then on the 15th February 1942 (the fall of Singapore), all Commonwealth forces were either killed or captured as Lieutenant General Arthur Percival, the British commander in Singapore, called for a ceasefire and made the difficult decision to surrender. My great uncle James spent the rest of the war as a POW as did the whole 8th division in such camps as Changi Gaol, Thomson Road, Mount Pleasant, Caldecott Hill, Bukit Timah & River Valley Road until his release on the 13/9/1945 when he started his long trip home. During this time, his wife Jean Agnes Parsons was left to fight her own battles not knowing his fate. They only had less then two years of married life together before he left for war. Also on the home front left not knowing his fate was my grandmother Eileen and his brothers Reggie and Charlie. Charlie also served at the 101st Australian general hospital in Katherine during the war and his other sister Annie and parents Catherine & Reginald (my great grandparents). After the war ended and James returned to his Blue Mountains home in Katoomba NSW with wife Jean, life wasn’t the same. After over 3 yrs as a POW he suffered poor heath from the conditions of the POW camps. Sadly, on the 16th November 1966 my great uncle James (Jimmy) died leaving behind his loving wife and family. Jean never remarried as her love for James was still as strong as when they married. Then 31 yrs later in 1997, Jean & James were finally together again. Their final resting place is at the Katoomba Cemetery with a stunning view of the mountains. If any one knows the location of these medals could you please either contact me or the website as our family would like to have them back. We enjoy a proud military background in our family and take great pride in our family members who have served this great country. I don’t have an exact date the medals were lost but think it was some time after Jean past away in 1997. Ray Grima 0402126580

Date of sale: 11 September 2011
First World War medals (1914-1915 Star, British War Medal + Victory Medal) awarded to George WEBB. According to the First World War Embarkation Roll, Private George WEBB boarded HMAT Karoola (A63) on the 16th of June, 1915 at Port Sydney. He served very briefly on Gallipoli before being evacuated, sick. These war medals were sold via ebay on the 8th of August and purchased by a medal dealer who relisted them on ebay. George WEBB enlisted for service in the AIF on the 18th of May, 1915 and was allocated the service number 2189. His occupation was that of Carpenter and his Next of Kin was his wife, J. Royle.

Date of sale: 08 August 2011
First World War medals (1914-1915 Star, British War Medal + Victory Medal) awarded to George WEBB. According to the First World War Embarkation Roll, Private George WEBB boarded HMAT Karoola (A63) on the 16th of June, 1915 at Port Sydney. He served very briefly on Gallipoli before being evacuated, sick.

Date of sale: 24 July 2011
First World War medal (British War Medal) awarded to 604 Sapper Charles JACOBS who served with the 2nd Tunnelling Company, A. I. F. during the Great War. Charles JACOBS was a 'natural born British Citizen who emigrated from the United Kingdom to Australia and later joined the A. I. F. Prior to enlistment in the Mining Corps in October 1915 he was married and living in Victoria. His calling was that of Surveyor's Assistant. He joined up in Narrowcourt, South Australia and embarked overseas from New South Wales. According to the First World War Embarkation Roll, he boarded HMAT Ulysses (A38) on the 20th of February 1916 from Port Sydney. Charles JACOBS returned to Australia on the 26th of September, 1917.

Date of sale: 24 July 2011
First World War medal (British War Medal) awarded to 119 Private George Edward WALKER who served with the 31st Battalion A. I. F. during the Great War. George Edward WALKER was amongst the ranks of the 1st Company Machine Gun Section of the 31st Battalion. He was born and educated in Skipton, West Yorkshire. George gave his next of kin as being his father who resided at 5 Water Street, Skipton, in West Yorkshire, England. He served with the 6th Battalion of The West Riding Volunteer Regiment. He emigrated to Australia where he enlisted in the 31st Bn (Machine Gun Section) A. I. F. in July 1915. According to the First World War embarkation roll, he boarded HMAT (A62) Wandilla at Port Melbourne, Victoria on the 9th of November, 1915. George was wounded several times and had also faced a Field General Court Martial. Sadly, he was killed in the action at Delville Wood (Belgium) o the 21st September, 1917. He has no known grave and according to the CWGC (Commonwealth War Graves Commission) records, his name is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (Panel 31), in Belgium.