Skipman Posted 21 February , 2022 Share Posted 21 February , 2022 (edited) In a recent break in in Perthshire some medals were stolen. Not certain how many but I think probably the British War Medal and Victory Medal of Andrew Forbes Lawson. I think this would probably be Private 54898 18th Battalion Scottish Rifles (Cameronians) All I have is his birth date 2/5/1898. If you think it may be a different soldier please post any corrections. Can any information be phoned to police Scotland, 101, quoting crime number CR/0005377/22 Mike Edited 23 February , 2022 by Skipman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyG Posted 23 February , 2022 Share Posted 23 February , 2022 On 21/02/2022 at 07:57, Skipman said: In a recent break in in Perthshire some medals were stolen. Not certain how many but I think probably the British War Medal and Victory Medal of Andrew Forbes Lawson. I think this would probably be Private 54898 18th Battalion Scottish Rifles (Cameronians) All I have is his birth date 2/5/1898. If you think it may be a different soldier please post any corrections. Can any information any information be phoned to police Scotland, 101, quoting crime number CR/0005377/22 Mike Would you like me to post this on the BMF for you too? They’ve a Stolen Medals section there. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipman Posted 23 February , 2022 Author Share Posted 23 February , 2022 1 hour ago, MartyG said: Would you like me to post this on the BMF for you too? They’ve a Stolen Medals section there. Martin Hi Martin. Yes please that would be great. If anyone else knows useful sites to post on please do share far and wide. They are apparently of great sentimental value. Thank you. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted 23 February , 2022 Share Posted 23 February , 2022 Mike, may be worth setting a search on ebay to be notified if listed. Don't use trio or similar as you will get lots, just his name should do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyG Posted 23 February , 2022 Share Posted 23 February , 2022 53 minutes ago, Skipman said: Hi Martin. Yes please that would be great. If anyone else knows useful sites to post on please do share far and wide. They are apparently of great sentimental value. Thank you. Mike All done, Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipman Posted 23 February , 2022 Author Share Posted 23 February , 2022 Excellent Martin, thank you very much for doing that. Let's hope the medals can be returned. Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyG Posted 23 February , 2022 Share Posted 23 February , 2022 No problem, fingers crossed they’re found and returned where they belong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipman Posted 23 February , 2022 Author Share Posted 23 February , 2022 2 hours ago, MartyG said: No problem, fingers crossed they’re found and returned where they belong. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawryleslie Posted 4 March , 2022 Share Posted 4 March , 2022 As last resort I believe you can get official replacements from MoD for stolen medals. Not the same but at least it’s something. Download and fill in the medal application form to ask for a replacement medal. Send the form to the MOD Medal Office, along with: a letter explaining how the medal was stolen or destroyed, and. a copy of the police report or insurance claim.Good luck with your search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipman Posted 4 March , 2022 Author Share Posted 4 March , 2022 47 minutes ago, Lawryleslie said: As last resort I believe you can get official replacements from MoD for stolen medals. Not the same but at least it’s something. Download and fill in the medal application form to ask for a replacement medal. Send the form to the MOD Medal Office, along with: a letter explaining how the medal was stolen or destroyed, and. a copy of the police report or insurance claim.Good luck with your search. Thank you Lawryleslie. I have no connection to the medals but I know a policeman who asked me to add the information to relevant Forums. I will forward that to my colleague. . Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peregrinvs Posted 4 March , 2022 Share Posted 4 March , 2022 (edited) My understanding is that the MoD will only reissue WWI medals to the current next of kin if the originals were never received by the recipient and had been returned to the medal office or had never been applied for. There are different rules for post-WWI medals: https://www.gov.uk/apply-medal-or-veterans-badge/replace-a-medal-or-badge Edited 4 March , 2022 by peregrinvs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian 1008 Posted 7 March , 2022 Share Posted 7 March , 2022 I have written to the Editor of Medal News, hopefully they will publish the theft in the next edition. I hope they can be found and returned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipman Posted 7 March , 2022 Author Share Posted 7 March , 2022 31 minutes ago, adrian 1008 said: I have written to the Editor of Medal News, hopefully they will publish the theft in the next edition. I hope they can be found and returned Thank you Adrian. No news of them yet am afraid. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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