Advanced Search

• Name: Entering SURNAME only should be sufficient to achieve a result. Initials only of first names, seperated by full stops may be entered. No spaces between the start of the Surname and the full stops: example: J.F.MCGRATH or C.H.TRAYNOR. Apostrophie must be entered e.g. O'REILLY
• Serial Number: Search by serial number. This is always the best way to find a particular person, but bear in mind that sometimes for various reasons, a serial number may have been changed.
• Country: Find all medals and militaria based on country
• Corps: Search by Corps or Service only: i.e. Artillery, Mounted (this includes Cavalry & Lighthorse) Merchant Navy, Air Force, Armoured etc.
• Unit Number: Enter the unit number ONLY - no other details. i.e. to find all items under the 10th Lighthorse Regiment - simply type in the number 10. If searching for a composite unit such as the 55/53rd Militia Battalion (Australian Military Forces) - simply type in 55/53. NOTE: a number only will yield results for ALL countries.

G.R.FEATHERSTONE

Death Plaque a.k.a Memorial Plaque

Service No: 440

Unit No: 24

Corps/Service: Machine Gun Corps

Country: Australia

I am searching for the Memorial Plaque (colloquially known as a "Dead Man's Penny" or Death Plaque) which was commissioned in memory of George Redman FEATHERSTONE. George is my great uncle and was a part of the 24th Machine Gun Company of the Australian Machinegun Corps. This Memorial Plaque was lost when my great garndmother passed away in 1950. I have my great uncle's service medals and would dearly love to have the death plaque in the family as well. According to the CWGC (Commonwealth War Graves Commission) records, he was killed in action on the 19th October, 1917 and lies buried at Bedford House Cemetery, in West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. George Redman FEATHERSTONE was the son of William Frederick and Emily Elizabeth Featherstone, of "Redmayne," White Horse Rd., Mitcham, Victoria, Australia. Born at Hastings, Sussex, England.

M.R.G.MACGOWAN

World War 1 Pair

Service No: 4558

Unit No: 43

Corps/Service: Infantry

Country: Australia

MEDAL LISTING RENEWAL: I am searching for the First World War Medals of Private Melville Roy Gordon MacGOWAN, of the 43rd Infantry Battalion, AIF. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he sailed from Adelaide on the 16th December, 1916, aboard HMAT Berrima. His missing War Medals are the 'British War Medal' and the 'Victory Medal'. Roy was the younger brother to Private Edward Oliver Harbison MACGOWAN, service number 4628, also of the 43rd Infantry Battalion AIF. Any assistance in helping my family to recover these medals would be much appreciated.

E.O.H.MACGOWAN

World War 1 Pair

Service No: 4628

Unit No: 43

Corps/Service: Infantry

Country: Australia

MEDAL LISTING RENEWAL: I am searching for the First World War Medals of Private Edward Oliver Harbison MACGOWAN of the 43rd Infantry Battalion, AIF. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he left Adelaide on the 16th of December, 1916 aboard HMAT Berrima. His missing war medals are the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. He was the older brother to Private Melville Roy Gordon Macgowan, service number 4558. Any assistance in helping my family to recover these medals would be much appreciated.

C.C.SEMMENS

Other Medals

Service No: PA3773

Corps/Service: Navy

Country: Australia

I am searching for two of my father's Second World War service medals which have become lost/misplaced, possibly during a house move over the last 30 years. My father, Clement Charles SEMMENS was born on the 19th of June, 1925. According to the World War Two Nominal Roll, he enlisted into the Royal Australian Navy on the 30th March, 1943 and discharged on the 14th April, 1945. The two war medals which have been lost to our family are the Pacific Star and 1939-1945 Star. If you have any knowledge of the whereabouts of these missing medals, my family would be very grateful to hear from you.

A.J.PALMER

First World War Victory Medal

Service No: 210058

Corps/Service: Army Service Corps

Country: United Kingdom

A British First World War Victory Medal, unusally marked with the word 'PETROL' and the recipient's service number; so that the inscription reads "PETROL - 210058" and the name A.J. PALMER who served in the Army Service Corps of the British Army during the Great War. This medal was placed on the open market via ebay but failed to sell on the 10th of August, 2012. If this medal is still for sale, or if you are a descendant of A.J. PALMER, please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator.

J.E.SWEAT

Other Militaria

Service No: 34013931

Corps/Service: Infantry

Country: United States

Date of sale: 03 October 2012
U.S. Army dog tag allegedly located at Rockhampton, Queensland where a large American Camp was located during World War Two. Named to James E. SWEAT, his next of kin was said to be 'Emma Sweat' fromm Tipionville, Tennasee. This disc was sold on ebay and the seller stated that this variety of metal identification tag was in issue up until late 1943 whereupon the U.S. Government ceased to include the next of kin details on the disc. It is not sure if this item is genuine, as a large number of fake dog tags have been found on the open market. Many fakes being reproduced for feature films and mini series based on a Second World War theme. If this man is factual, Medals Gone Missing would like to hear from a descendant of James E. SWEAT.

S.McCARTHY

1914-1915 Star Medal Trio

Service No: 288

Unit No: 17

Corps/Service: Infantry

Country: Australia

I am searching for the First World War medals of my great uncle which were posthumously awarded to his family. There was the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-20 and the Victory Medal. As well as the ANZAC Commemorative medal. These were all in our family till around 1994 when they were sold to a coin shop in Adelaide Arcade Adelaide and never seen again. Stephen McCARTHY died during fighting at Gallipoli on the 27th of August, 1915. We have his last letter and other relics and would love to have his medals back. Many thanks.

Royal Marine Artillery Sword

Other Militaria


Corps/Service: Artillery

Country: United Kingdom

Wanted to purchase: A Royal Marine Artillery Officers Dress Sword. Approximately circa 1910-22. Regulation brown leather scabbard with brown leather sword knot. Etched in to blade is "Royal Marine Artillery" and "Per Mare Per Terram". I am willing to pay more than the market value for a sword of this type, but will need to see extensive photographs to judge condition and authenticity. This purchase is for a museum which has other items relating to the Royal Marine Artillery, hence our requirement to purchase an authentic sword. Any provenance to this sword would also be appreciated, but is not essential. Please refer to our "Article Of Interest" regarding our request and for images of a similar sword for comparison.

F.WOOKEY

1914-1915 Star

Service No: 16580

Corps/Service: Artillery

Country: United Kingdom

I am looking for a missing war medal from the Great War, which was awarded to Driver Frank WOOKEY who served with the Royal Horse Artillery. The missing medal is the 1914-1915 Star and it should be inscribed with his details:- 16580 Dvr F. Wookey R.H.A. Any assistance in helping us to recover this missing war medal would be greatly appreciated.

A.G.PEARCE

Military Cross


Unit No: Royal Engineers

Corps/Service: Engineers

Country: United Kingdom

I am searching for the Military Cross which was awarded to A.G. PEARCE. The medal was last seen in Swansea, United Kingdom. Any assistance in helping my family to learn the whereabouts of this medal would be greatly appreciated.