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*The National Archives research guide [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/medal-index-cards-ww1.htm British Army medal index cards 1914-1920]. 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], for the period to 31 December 1918.
*[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.longlongtrail1914-1918.co.uknet/researchsoldiers/indexinterpretmic.php/find-your-soldier/campaign-medal-records/how-to-interpret-a-campaign-medal-index-card/ html 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 also is only available to logged in members.
