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Date of sale: 11 July 2009
First World War medals (1914-1915 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal) awarded to Lance Sergeant Alfred Walter DUGGIN of the 1/7th Middlesex Regiment. He was wounded in action during his service and also taken Prisoner of War by the Germans.

I am searching for the missing medals of Private John George HARRISON. His First World War medals (British War Medal and Victory Medal) were last seen at my Grandfathers house in George Street, Spotswood in the late 60"s early 70's. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he left Melbourne on the 8th of February, 1916 aboard HMAT Warilda, but it incorrectly records his Service Number as being 3840. His personnel file from the National Archives of Australia clearly states that his Service Number was in fact 3842. This is supported by the fact that I have his wallet which has his service number "3842" written on it. Because of this, I have completed two listings as it is not known which number is actually embossed on the medals. My family would dearly love to be reunited with his original medals and will gladly pay to have them back.

I am searching for the First World War medals (British War Medal & Victory Medal) of Private Roger Francis HOGAN. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he left Melbourne on the 16th of December, 1916 aboard HMAT Medic as part of the reinforcements to the 29th Infantry Battalion. Sadly, he was killed in action (KIA) on the 29th of July, 1918 in France. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission records (CWGC) indicate that he was buried at Mericourt - L'Abbe Communal Cemetary Extension. Any assistance in helping my family to recover these medals would be greatly appreciated.

I am searching for the First World War medals of my Great Grandfather 'Walt' (Walter FREDERICK). The medals are the British War Medal and the Mercantile Marine War Medal. Walter FREDERICK served as a greaser on the hospital ships ferrying wounded across the channel during WW1. My father believes Walt pawned the medals when he fell on hard times in the 1920's. He lived his entire life in Southampton, UK. He should have an 's' on the end of his surname, though it is absent in his entry in the Section IV roll of the Great War so may well also be missing on any medal inscription. Any assistance in helping me to recover the war service medals of Walter FREDERICK would be greatly appreciated. I have made this duplicate listing under the spelling "W. FREDERICKS" on the off -chance that his medals were inscribed as such.

I am searching for the First World War medals of my Great Grandfather 'Walt' (Walter FREDERICK). The medals are the British War Medal and the Mercantile Marine War Medal. Walt served as a greaser on the hospital ships ferrying wounded across the channel during WW1. My father believes Walt pawned the medals when he fell on hard times in the 1920's. He lived his entire life in Southampton, UK. He should have an 's' on the end of his surname, though it is absent in his entry in the Section IV roll of the Great War so may well also be missing on any medal inscription. Any assistance in helping me to recover the war service medals of Walter FREDERICK would be greatly appreciated. I have made a duplicate listing under the spelling "W. FREDERICKS" on the off -chance that his medals were inscribed as such.

I am searching for the family of Gunner Albert Leslie SHARP. He was born on the 1st of January, 1909 at Terang in Victoria, Australia. The World War Two Nominal Roll indicates that he enlisted into the Second AIF on the 21st of May, 1940 and discharged on the 15th of August, 1944. His next of kin was recorded as Walter SHARP. Albert served during the Second World War as part of the 2/8 Field Regiment, AIF. I have his Africa Star which is Named and numbered on the rear. If you are a descendant of Albert Leslie SHARP, please contact me through the Medals Gone Missing Administrator.

I am attempting to locate the descendants of Private George JOSEPHS who served with the 13th Infantry Battalion, AIF (Australian Imperial Force). He was born at North Sydney. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Aeneas on the 20th of December, 1915. Sadly, he was killed in action (KIA) on the 28th of August, 1916. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CGWC) records indicate that he is mentioned on the Villers Bretonneux Memorial. He was married to Muriel Ethel JOSEPHS (nee COONEY) whose address at some time was 60 Thomas Street, North Sydney. It also appears that they had a daughter as a result of the marriage. Her name may have been Charlotte Vera JOSEPHS. Muriel is the sister of another soldier who died of illness by the name of John Joseph COONEY. I have another listing for J.J.Cooney on this site. George I believe was also entitled to the 1914-1915 Star, however his service record does not reflect this. If you are related to any of these persons, could you please contact me via the Medals Gone Missing Website Administrator.

I am attempting to locate the descendants of Lance Corporal John Joseph COONEY who served with the 1st Field Bakery, 13th Army Service Corps, AIF (Australian Imperial Force). He was born at Willoughby near North Sydney. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he left from Sydney aboard HMAT Mashobra on the 4th of October, 1915. Sadly, he died of Pneumonia on the 11th of March, 1917. His next of kin was also named John Joseph Cooney and he resided at 60 Thomas Street, North Sydney. He had a sister by the name of Muriel Ethel JOSEPHS and she was married to a soldier by the name of George Josephs who was killed in action. If you are related to any of these persons, could you please contact me via the Medals Gone Missing Website Administrator.

We are looking for First World War Memorial Plaque (colloquially called the Dead Man's Penny or Death Plaque). medals of Private Frederick William LUCAS who served in France in 1917 with the 28th InfantryBattalion, AIF (Australian Imperial Force). Although this Death Plaque has never been seen, it is very much missed. Private Frederick William LUCAS was my Great Grandfather. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission records (C.W.G.C) indicate that sadly, he was killed in action (KIA) on the 26th of March, 1917 and is buried at the Canadian Cemetary No. 2, Neuville St. Vaast. We would also like to know the whereabouts of his War Service Medals(British War Medal & Victory Medal). Any assistance in helping my family to recover - or just know the whereabouts of this Death Plaque and medals would be greatly appreciated.

I am attempting to locate the First World War Medals (1914-1915 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal) which were awarded to Private Francis AIM of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (N.Z.E.F). They passed down from my Grandfather to my Uncle, however we have since lost contact with these war medals. Any help would be greatly appreciated.