A Defence Force service medal that was lost at Cessnock's Anzac Day march has been found.
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The medal belonging to Maurice Goldstraw was worn by his granddaughter Chloe, who took part in the march with Nulkaba Public School.
Chloe realised the medal was missing after the service at the war memorial.
But much to the family’s delight, the medal was handed in at Cessnock Police Station on Friday.
“We were starting to think it was gone, we were so happy when the police rang to let us know,” Chloe’s mother Priscilla said.
She said the family would be “forever grateful” to the anonymous person who handed it in.
“From the bottom on my heart thank you so much for handing it in,” she said.
EARLIER REPORT
26 Apr 2017, 12:32 p.m.
A local family is hoping the community will keep their eyes peeled after a treasured service medal was lost at Cessnock’s Anzac Day march on Tuesday.
Chloe Goldstraw, 12, proudly wore the medal belonging to her grandfather Maurice Goldstraw, for his long service with the Defence Force.
Chloe took part in the march with Nulkaba Public School, and was still wearing it in the photo her father Peter at the Cooper Street roundabout near Best and Less.
But when the service at the war memorial was finished, Chloe was devastated to realise the medal was gone.
Chloe’s mother Priscilla said the family searched the area from Cooper Street and the TAFE grounds, but to no avail.
They also contacted Cessnock Police and the Ex-Services Club, but it had not been handed in there.
“We’ll keep our fingers crossed,” Mrs Goldstraw said.
If you find the medal, please hand it in at Cessnock Police Station.