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Veteran's Cherished War Medals Stolen on Remembrance Day
14 Nov
Summary
- Veteran's WWI medals stolen in burglary
- Medals belonged to veteran and his grandfather
- Theft occurred while veteran attended commemorative event
In a heartbreaking incident, a veteran in his sixties has had his cherished World War One medals stolen from his home in Broadwell, Oxfordshire. The burglary occurred on Armistice Day, between 11:30 and 16:00 GMT, while the victim was attending a commemorative event at his old school.
The stolen medals include the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal, and the Victory Medal, all of which were engraved with the service details of the veteran's grandfather, Driver John Ball. Additionally, the victim's own miniature and dress service medals, including two Jubilee Medals and a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, were also taken.
The victim, who served for 39 years in the Royal Engineers, had earlier this year cycled the Western Front Way to honor the fallen from his old school and raise money for the Royal British Legion. His own awarded service medals were not taken, as he was wearing them at the Armistice Day event, which the police described as "particularly poignant" for him.
Thames Valley Police have appealed to the public for information about the theft, urging antique dealers and medal specialists to come forward if they have been offered any of the unique and special medals.
