WANTED E. Darnborough, Royal Warwickshire MEDALS

This is a long shot, but I am after the medals of my uncle Lance-Sergeant E. Darnborough, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. They were unfortunately stolen during the 1980s. I have subsequently found that they were sold at a Noonans medal auction in 1994 with the following description:

A Normandy M.M. group of five awarded to Lance-Sergeant E. Darnborough, Royal Warwickshire Regiment

MILITARY MEDAL, G.VI.R. (5124119 L. Sjt., R. War. R.); 1939-45 STAR; FRANCE AND GERMANY STAR; DEFENCE AND WAR MEDALS, very fine (5)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of the late Mike Minton.

I completely understand that neither Noonans, nor the buyer (nor even probably the seller) realised they were stolen at the time and so I wouldn’t expect whoever has them now to be out of pocket – I am very willing to pay FULL MARKET VALUE to get these back in the family. If anyone sees this post who knows where they are, please, please, please get in touch with me as I would love to get these back and will of course pay full price for them. I have my Uncle Eric’s original award letter, which thankfully wasn’t stolen with the medals, as well as some original photos of him, but not his medals.

My Aunt unfortunately passed away 5 years ago and was always upset by their loss, so if anyone knows where they are, I would love to get them back.

PLEASE NOTE: The medals in the photo aren’t his medals. They are just for illustrative purposes.

His Military Medal citation for reference:

Eric Darnborough, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, Military Medal. 

M.M., London Gazette, 21 December, 1944. ‘During the attack on 18 July 1944, L.Sgt. Darnborough was acting P1. Sgt. of his Platoon. In the initial stages of the advance there were casualties from small arms fire and from a Tiger Tank firing at close range from a flank. This caused a tendency towards disorganisation. This NCO, who appeared completely regardless of all danger to himself, by his cool, cheerful and unflagging efforts, rallied his men and was tireless in the dash and courage he displayed in leading clearing parties. This example of devotion to duty under fire was marked by all with whom he came in contact and his qualities of leadership and aggressiveness were outstanding. Awarded for the fighting around the Bocage, near Caen.

My Uncle Eric on the right, with my Auntie Eileen standing next to him.