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Medal Rolls

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:*[http://www.dnw.co.uk/medals/resources/medalrolls/armyofindia Army of India Medal Roll (1799-1826)] compiled by Colin Message
:*[http://www.dnw.co.uk/medals/resources/medalrolls/indianmutiny/ Indian Mutiny Medal Roll - British Forces (1857-1859)] compiled by Kevin Asplin
*The Fee Paying Website "Ancestry" now hosts **[http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1686 UK, Military Campaign Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1949] , based on the National Archives records WO 100 "This database contains lists of more than 2.3 million officers, enlisted personnel and other individuals entitled to medals and awards commemorating their service in campaigns and battles for the British Army between 1793 and 1949" Campaigns in India are included - but not WWI or WWII medal and award rolls. WWI medal information is available in the next collection.**[http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1262 British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920] Based on records from the Army Medal Office ''WWI Medal Index Cards''. "The Medal Index Cards collection is the most complete listing of individuals who fought in the British Army in WWI, containing approximately 90% of soldiers’ names"**[http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1687 UK, Naval Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1972] Based on the National Archives records ADM 171. "The rolls include medals awarded for British campaigns and service in Europe, India, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and elsewhere during the height of the British Empire and into the 20th century. This database also includes medal rolls from the First and Second World Wars".
*Long Service and Good Conduct Awards, Registers: '''WO 102''' are available to download (free of cost) as pdf files from the [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/digital-microfilm.asp The National Archives Documents Online: Digital Microfilm], Registers of candidates noted for, and recipients of, the Long Service and Good Conduct awards between 1831 and 1953.
**[http://www.britishmedals.us/files/lsgcra.htm Transcription of the Long Service & Good Conduct medal register for the Royal Artillery (including RA, RFA, RGA & RHA) for 1902-12] . The List includes name, year of issue, rank and regimental number. The Asplin Military History Resources
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