Rick Holder appeals for return of his father's World War II medals Rick Holder at his home in Blacktown / Pic: Tim Hunter Source: DailyTelegraph WHEN Rick Holder arrived home to find his Blacktown townhouse ransacked on Sunday night, it wasn't long before he realised what he treasured most was gone. Not only did the thief or thieves who turned his home upside down steal more than $5000 worth of uninsured goods including an iPad, cameras and a $2000 watch, they also took his father's World War II medals. Mr Holder, 60, yesterday made an emotional plea for the return of the six medals, which marked his father James Patrick Holder's six years of service in the Royal Navy."It's the lowest of the low," Mr Holder said. The one thing I want back are the war medals. James Patrick Holder wearing his WWII Royal Navy medals. It's the one thing I got from my dad that I treasure. I don't know if it was adults or kids but the medals were mounted. They knew what they were. James Holder fell victim to enemy torpedos twice and carried internal injuries for the remainder of his life as a result of swallowing burning fuel. The British migrant became a stalwart of the Blacktown RSL Club, serving as a long-term secretary and director. He died in 1984 at 69. The RSL has asked that the war medals be returned to its head office at Anzac House, 245 Castlereagh St, Sydney. Stolen ... James Patrick Holder's WWII Royal Navy medals / Pic: Tim Hunter Source: DailyTelegraph