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*[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
*Great War Forum thread [http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=196717 WO 329 Medal Rolls - Index Download] . A hint about an aid to finding the correct roll at the [[The National Archives|National Archives]], using the references from the Medal Card Index. You must be a logged in member to see this thread, see [[Mailing lists]]*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 also 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/ww1_1914_15_star.htm 1914-1915 Star] including [http://www.northeastmedals.co.uk/britishguide/ww1_1914_15_star_award.htm eligibility criteria]. Includes some actions in India (scroll down) northeastmedals.co.uk
