Several Australian war service medals stolen from a house in Lake Macquarie have been recovered by police.

On Tuesday 24 November 2015, the war medals were stolen from a house in Tingira Heights following a break and enter at the location.

Police from Lake Macquarie Special Operations Group attended and commenced an investigation.

As a result of this investigation, police were able to locate all of the medals which include:

– One British War Medal

– Two sets of World War Two Medals 1939 – 1945

– Two sets of Australia Service Medal 1939–1945

– One Z Special Commando Unit lapel badge

– One Pacific Star

– One defence Medal (United Kingdom)

– One 1939–45 Star

– One Australian Active Service Medal 1945–1975

Police from Lake Macquarie Special Operations Group will be returning the medals to their owner’s family on Friday 27 March 2015 at Swansea Police Station.

The owner’s family plan to wear the medals during ANZAC day celebrations next month.