PBI Posted 19 July , 2006 Share Posted 19 July , 2006 I have in my possession an assorted mixture of 1915 Stars,BW & V Medals,i do not want any Money for them,all i ask is that the recipient would place a few Poppy Crosses for me on the Grave of My Gt.Uncle Jack,who served in the 17th London Regt,KIA 15.09.1916,Caterpillar Valley Military Cem. V1.G.34.I cant make it for His Anniversary this year,so if a Forum Member could do the Honours in Return for the Medals i would be reet chuffed. .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshdoc Posted 19 July , 2006 Share Posted 19 July , 2006 What a lovely thought, however Im sure that someone on the forum going near the cemetry will do this for you without the need of the gift. I do hope you find someone. Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Promenade Posted 19 July , 2006 Share Posted 19 July , 2006 Mate, If you are 'Skint' as you say in another posting do not give the medals away - either list them for sale to members on the site or sell them through E-Bay. As Gareth says I am sure someone will get you the photo you require for free although you may have to wait. Best of luck Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minininja Posted 19 July , 2006 Share Posted 19 July , 2006 PBI As Joe said you should sell them on ebay...my auntie has my GGF's medals and ive been looking to get originals of these...they seem to go for about £18.00 each or in excess of £80.00 for a named trio... Good luck with the poppy crosses. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowdrops Posted 19 July , 2006 Share Posted 19 July , 2006 PBI I am going to the Somme in October to visit 4 cemeteries which belong to my family. I would be more than happy to go to Caterpillar cemetery for you. If you'd like to give me more details I will gladly place a poppy for you and take photographs. Best wishes Snowdrops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J T Gray Posted 19 July , 2006 Share Posted 19 July , 2006 Why not list them here - you never know, you could be sat on their Great Grandfather's medal that they've been after for years! Adrian PBI As Joe said you should sell them on ebay...my auntie has my GGF's medals and ive been looking to get originals of these...they seem to go for about £18.00 each or in excess of £80.00 for a named trio... Good luck with the poppy crosses. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birkettm Posted 19 July , 2006 Share Posted 19 July , 2006 Or even stick a listing in Sales, Wants and Swaps - you may even be able to help with some reunites.... Cheers. marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogal Posted 19 July , 2006 Share Posted 19 July , 2006 Hi, Would it be possible to list the names on the medals - perhaps some of the pals are looking out for the names? regards doogal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Heavey Posted 19 July , 2006 Share Posted 19 July , 2006 A man after me own heart!!! I dont suppose any medals have the name of 'Heavey' on them do they? I'm 100% sure you'll get your poppies laid as requested mate. Best of British to you! Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBettsMCDCM Posted 19 July , 2006 Share Posted 19 July , 2006 Anything Cambridgeshire Regt{Camb R.} & I'll donate the Poppy Crosses with the Regtl;badges of your choice to whoever is going! Good Luck HB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisharley9 Posted 19 July , 2006 Share Posted 19 July , 2006 I would be interested in anything Norfolk Regt please & would be happy to make a donation to the charity of your choice All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max (UK) Posted 19 July , 2006 Share Posted 19 July , 2006 Hello Please do list the details on the medals - there are lots of folk like me always hoping for that elusive family medal. Thanks Max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwenlock Posted 19 July , 2006 Share Posted 19 July , 2006 I'd be interested in anything to the Oxfordshire Yeomanry (Queens Own Oxfordshire Hussars) for the Regimental Museum or the Berkshire Yeomanry or Royal Berks Regiment & would be happy to make a donation to a charity of your choice. Yours aye OxfordYeoman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOSTURM Posted 19 July , 2006 Share Posted 19 July , 2006 If you have any 5th London Regiment, I'd be happy to buy from you or donate to your charity. Please advise. Josturm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harribobs Posted 19 July , 2006 Share Posted 19 July , 2006 and i'd be happy to take any manchesters, should there be any, i put them straight in the museum unless we can find a family for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiletto_33853 Posted 19 July , 2006 Share Posted 19 July , 2006 Would also be interested in any Rifle Brigade's among them. Same as above posts, purchase or donation to nominated charity. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBI Posted 20 July , 2006 Author Share Posted 20 July , 2006 Greetings to all Pals who have shown interest in the Medals,i have previously listed them on the Forum on 2 occassions,but no interest was shown at the Time.I wont ever deal with E-Bay again,after a few dodgy experiences.However the medals are now in the safe Hands of another Fellow Forum member.Thanks for all your replies to this Topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themonsstar Posted 21 July , 2006 Share Posted 21 July , 2006 Hi PBI How come you never posted the Name Rank & No, after getting everyones hopes up. or are you just messing about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Nixon Posted 21 July , 2006 Share Posted 21 July , 2006 Hi PBI How come you never posted the Name Rank & No, after getting everyones hopes up. or are you just messing about If you'd read PBI's previous post before firing off your own post, you'd have seen that he has listed them on the forum twice before. One of the listings is here: http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/i...c=51211&hl= and notes the following: I have the Following Medals in my Possession,and i would like to see them reunited back with the recipients relatives. If you know of any details regarding these Medals owners i will be most happy to send them on to the Families,i know its a long shot but heres goes. 2 British Victory Medals 219770 Gunner J.E.Marsden 71798 Private P.Dyson RAMC 2 British War Medals 210770 Gunner J.E.Marsden 71798 Private P.Dyson RAMC 1 Trio awarded to 2579 Private W.Boulton 8th London Regiment The 1915 Star in this Group was awarded to another man,so it looks like Boulton had lost his own original and has used this one,as the previous owners details have been defaced,but i can just about read the Following inscription. 10913 ???? Pte.....Looks like J.Mackenzie Northumberlan Fusiliers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBI Posted 21 July , 2006 Author Share Posted 21 July , 2006 Thanks for your voice of Sanity there Paul,stopped me from saying Naughty things.It has been so Hot here as of late,that i havent slept for 2 Days,so i am currently slightly unhinged at the Moment.According to BBC News Yesterday,it was Hotter here than Bangkok...whoopeee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themonsstar Posted 21 July , 2006 Share Posted 21 July , 2006 If you would have reposted with the Name Rank & No again, It would have saved a lot of posts asking for the info. And as for for saying naughty things, look at yourself first & the way you posted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMacdonald Posted 21 July , 2006 Share Posted 21 July , 2006 Hi there, My name is Andy Macdonald. I am definately going to Cat Valley on 15.9 of this year. I am going to mark the NZ attack near Flers, following the release of my book on the same. Happy to put a poppy on your relative's grave while I am there. Will take a photo also if you like. Will be walking over the battlefield for most of the day so am happy to visit the area where your relative died and take another pic. I will be staying in Flers for the whole weekend. email me on: amacdonald@msm.co.uk Andy Macdonald Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J T Gray Posted 21 July , 2006 Share Posted 21 July , 2006 Greetings to all Pals who have shown interest in the Medals,i have previously listed them on the Forum on 2 occassions,but no interest was shown at the Time. Ooops... Reminder to self: Desist from teaching your grandmother to suck eggs... Sorry! Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PaulJohn Posted 21 July , 2006 Share Posted 21 July , 2006 You have an gold mine of the Great War. Please list the medals as you may have one belonging too someones relative. I have spent years looking for my grandfathers with luck so I feel sure that you could make someones day. If I ever found mine I would pay handsomley for them so you too could win. As for posting the poppies, If I tour these fields this year I would gladly lay some on your behalf, I will try to remember the photograph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBI Posted 22 July , 2006 Author Share Posted 22 July , 2006 A Great Big thankyou to All Forum Pals,with their kind Offers.As previously pointed out by a fellow Member,the Medals have been listed with Their Details on 2 PREVIOUS occassions,and there were no takers.I am not getting involved in drawn out Arguments,you cant please everyone..sadly thats Life.Thanks again to ALL the Forum Pals for their kind offers.I will be in contact in due course ...Warm Regards to All. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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