Missing Medals

I am searching for the British Empire Medal, awarded to Chief Petty Officer John Leonard CHRISTOPHER. John Leonard, A-1414, CPO, RCNR, BEM~[16.6.45] The citation for his award is as follows:- "This Chief Petty Officer has served a considerable period at sea during which time he has proved himself a most conscientious, efficient and resourceful worker. In the early hours of the morning on 8 February, 1945, a fire occurred in the Petty Officer's Mess of HMCS Beaver. This rating, in complete disregard for his own personal safety, and in spite of dense smoke and flames, extinguished the fire and materially saved the ship from possible serious disaster." Any assistance that you may give our family in recovering this war medal would be greatly appreciated.

I am searching for the First World War Memorial Plaque (also known as a Death Plaque or Dead Man's Penny) of my great-uncle, Charles JOINER. He was born and raised in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He served with the 5th Battalion of the Royal Berkshire Regiment in France and was entitled to the British War Medal and the Victory Medal, which are also missing. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission records (CWGC) indicated that he was killed in action on the 28th of April, 1917 during the Battle of Arras. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Arras Memorial. The Memorial Plaque (along with his war medals) of Charles JOINER may have been sent to a sister who had emigrated to Rhode Island, USA. Any assistance in helping my family to recover the war medals of Charles JOINER would be greatly appreciated.

I am searching for the First World War medals of my great-uncle, Charles JOINER. He was born and raised in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He served with the 5th Battalion of the Royal Berkshire Regiment in France and was entitled to the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission records (CWGC) indicated that he was killed in action on the 28th of April, 1917 during the Battle of Arras. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Arras Memorial. The war medals of Charles JOINER may have been sent to a sister who had emigrated to Rhode Island, USA. Any assistance in helping my family to recover the war medals of Charles JOINER would be greatly appreciated.

I am looking for the Second World War medals of my grandfather, Andries Johannes FOURIE. Whilst I am not sure exactly what war medals he was issued, he was certainly awarded the World War Two Africa Star and the South Africa Service Medal amongst others. His father (my great-grandfather .... also called Andries Johannes FOURIE) served during the First World War (South Africa) and his war medal set is also missing. These medals consist of the British War Medal and the bi-linqual Victory Medal. I do not know their service numbers, however their name is quite distinct and I am hoping that somebody may recognise these medals and assist our family in their recovery.

I am looking for the First World War medals of my great grandfather, Andries Johannes FOURIE. Whilst I am not sure exactly what war medals he was issued, he was almost certainly awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal (bi-lingual with both English and Afrikaan script). His son (my grandfather .... also called Andries Johannes FOURIE) served during World War Two (South Africa) and his war medal set is also missing. I do not know their service numbers, however their name is quite distinct and I am hoping that somebody may recognise these medals and assist our family in their recovery. My grandfather's World War Two medals definately contained an Africa Star.

I am searching for the First World War medals (British War Medal + Mercantile Marine Medal) awarded to Arthur BRUNKER. He ran away from home and went to sea at the age of 14, during 1914. This medal set has not been seen since his next of kin, Mrs Nora Brunker was moved to a rest home in the 1990's. Any assistance in helping our family to recover these First World War Mercantile Marine Medals would be greatly appreciated.

Searching for First World War medals (British War Medal and Victory Medal) of Driver William John SHIELS which were issued to his next of kin (wife- Mrs Bertha SHIELS). William John SHIELS was in the 5th Australian Field Artillery, AIF and was Killed in Action in Belgium on the 12th of November, 1917. He had only been married three weeks. His English wife remarried within 18 months to a Harry Coulson. Bertha and Harry had no issue. There was quite a mixup upon his death, because William officially listed his mother as next of kin. His mother was broken hearted that his wife received William's Memorial Plaque and all of his effects. William was her only son and my grandmother's beloved brother. If this medal set is floating around the UK unloved; it would be wonderful if it could be restored to his Australian family.

Searching for First World War Memorial Plaque (also known as a Death Plaque or Dead Man's Penny) of Driver William John SHIELS. It was issued to his next of kin (wife- Mrs Bertha SHIELS). William John SHIELS was in the 5th Australian Field Artillery, AIF and was Killed in Action in Belgium on the 12th of November, 1917. He had only been married three weeks. His English wife remarried within 18 months to a Harry Coulson. Bertha and Harry had no issue. There was quite a mixup upon his death, because William officially listed his mother as next of kin. His mother was broken hearted that his wife received William's Memorial Plaque and all of his effects. William was her only son and my grandmother's beloved brother. If this Memorial Plaque is floating around the UK unloved; it would be wonderful if it could be restored to his Australian family. According to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission records (C.W.G.C) William was buried in the Belgian Corner Battery.

I am searching for the First World War medals of William Joseph FISHER. He was the youngest of three brothers, and was awarded the Victory Medal and the British War Medal. The family lost track of his medals a couple of years back and we are desperately trying to track them down. I am also searching for the medals of his older brother, Osborne FISHER (who was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal & Victory Medal) as well as the Memorial Plaque relating to Osborne. If you have them in your collection, we would be most grateful if you would consider returning them back to us.

My family is searching for the Death Plaque (Memorial Plaque or Dead Man's Penny), and First World War Medals of Private Osborne FISHER who served with the 16th Infantry Battalion, AIF (Australian Imperial Force) having embarked aboard HMAT Themistocles in 1915. He was later transferred to the 48th Infantry Battalion and he was with this unit when he was killed in action. The Commonwealth War Graves Commissioin records that he was killed on the 6th of August, 1916 and his name is recorded on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial. My family has not seen these items for a couple of years. Finding and retrieving this is most important to our family.