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==Medals==
*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 backs of the cards sometimes contain information. 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.1914-1918.net/soldiers/interpretmic.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]]
