Update: Lost First Light Horse War Medals

With some great assistance from the community police have been able to reunite the WW1 war medals with their owner, the grandson of the original recipient, Private N.C. Nevitt.

James (left) reunited with his grandfather’s medals from Property Officer Chris Carman

The medals, which include a First Light Horse Brigade Medal, were handed in to the Redcliffe Police Station last month by a member of the public.

They were found in a garden near the Redcliffe Hospital car park on May 24.

Redcliffe Property Officers called for public assistance on June 27, after contacting every Nevitt they could find, without any luck.

Fortunately, media coverage resulted in a New South Wales volunteer group that reunite lost or stolen medals with families hearing the story.

They identified Lieutenant Norman Crewe Nevitt had two daughters, one of whom married a man named Papworth and had a son named James.

James Papworth’s Burpengary house had been broken into on May 23 and whilst he provided police a list of stolen items he did not initially realise his grandfather medals had been taken.

Police are yet to charge anyone with the break and enter of his house and continue to appeal for information.

On Friday July 5, police contacted Mr Papworth who gladly received the medals back.

Police would like to thank the person who found the medals and handed them into Redcliffe Station.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP1800942275