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*The National Archives research guide [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonlinerecords/medalsmedal-index-cards-ww1.asp First World War Medal Index Cardshtm British Army medal index cards 1914-1920] The National Archives Documents Online. Includes a Search facility, information about the medals and how to read the cards, and reference to the Indian Army Medal Index Cards, catalogue references [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C11437822?v=r WO 372/25 to WO 372/29]:*[http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1262 Images of the medal index cards] are also available on the commercial site Ancestry. A researcher has commented, in respect of some particular cards, that the images are clearer on Ancestry, and you can also view the back of the cards.<ref>By email to User:Maureene dated 14 January 2011</ref>. The Ancestry website advises some records including '''Indian Army cards are not''' included. The images may also be available on other commercial sites.*[http://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/research/index.php/find-your-soldier/campaign-medal-records/how-to-interpret-a-campaign-medal-index-card/ How to interpret a campaign medal index card] The Long, Long Trail*The Great War Forum has a sub category [http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showforum=31 Interpreting service records and medal index cards] which however is only available to logged in members.*Lost or stolen medals cannot be reissued officially (by the Ministry of Defence), replicas may be obtained from medal companies or dealers. <ref>[http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceFor/Veterans/Medals/MedalFaqs.htm Medal FAQs] Ministry of Defence (U.K.)</ref>:*[http://www.northeastmedals.co.uk/britishguide/british_war_medal_1914_1918_1920.htm The British War Medal 1914-1920] northeastmedals.co.uk. Includes eligibility and images of the medals.:*India List [http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/INDIA/2012-10/1349869035 post] by Noel Clark advises the issue of the British War Medal by itself indicates service in India but that the recipient (a member of the Indian Medical Service) saw no action.