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*[http://searcharchives.bl.uk/primo_library/libweb/action/search.do?vid=IAMS_VU2 The British Library’s "Search our Catalogue Archives and Manuscripts"] Search by name, or search by catalogue reference.

There are India Office records in the British Library, reference [http://hviewerdiscovery.blnationalarchives.gov.uk/IamsHViewerbrowse/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:r/81055h/vdc_100000000015.0x0002fc 30346e87-7f04-47dc-9c3f-6176d4596cba '''IOR L/MIL/14''']. The records include Indian Army Records of Service [http://hviewerdiscovery.blnationalarchives.gov.uk/IamsHViewerdetails/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055r/vdc_100000000026.0x000010 8104f4f4-178f-4c70-bdc4-ac5e570e256d '''IOR/L/MIL/14/239-72481'''] c 1901-1947. It appears unlikely that these records contain men in the Volunteer or [[Auxiliary Regiments]]. Previously the catalogue entry advised that the closure period for these files has been set at 75 years from the date of entry of the serviceman/woman into the service. The files are opened on an annual basis. On 1 January 2010, files relating to persons joining the service in 1934 were opened. However, this wording does not now appear. A complete alphabetical index to the opened files is now available on open access in the Asian & African Studies Reading Room at the [[British Library]] or it can be searched by name on [http://searcharchives.bl.uk/primo_library/libweb/action/search.do?vid=IAMS_VU2 British Library archive search]. '''Note''' <nowiki>*</nowiki>The majority of files date from the 1930s. '''<nowiki>*</nowiki>''' "It was the policy for a very long time that on retirement of a regular IA officer to give them their service record when they did retire, and in the case of officers died in service the papers were sent on to the family as a rememberence. That is why if you are researching a regular IA officer of the period say 1900 - 1930 the papers will '''not''' be there. After 1930 you get a selection of papers but not the full lot - these seem to be a mixed bag.<ref>Matthew B. [http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?/topic/97932-3rd-skinners-horse/&do=findComment&comment=950005 3rd Skinner's Horse] ''Great War Forum'' 30 June 2008. Retrieved 13 March 2017.</ref> This policy is illustrated by a researcher who found a relative’s British Army, and Indian Army service records through to 1947, in an old family suitcase.<ref>ShirlD [http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?/topic/247349-indian-army-trivia/&do=findComment&comment=2494314 Indian Army Trivia] ''Great War Forum'' 14 February 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2017.</ref> '''<nowiki>*</nowiki>'''It is not known whether the search facility only locates names where there is an open file.

Additionally, there are publications from the Military Department Library in respect of the Indian Army, catalogue entry [http://hviewerdiscovery.blnationalarchives.gov.uk/IamsHViewerbrowse/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:r/81055h/vdc_100000000026.0x00006f 6f45402b-a1fb-457d-963e-237c34a24729 '''IOR/L/MIL/17/5'''] 1854-1947 including*''Indian Army List'' [http://hviewerdiscovery.blnationalarchives.gov.uk/IamsHViewerbrowse/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:r/81055h/vdc_100000000047.0x0001bd 9300d679-fca7-4354-adff-12efdb32c698 '''IOR/L/MIL/17/5/1-219'''] 1889-1947 These are readily available on the open shelves. War Services are a particularly valuable feature of the List and the volumes in which they appear or with which they were issued separately are marked within the link with an asterisk. After 1892 the war services of Indian Officers are included in January issues only. A few editions have been reprinted. See [[Indian Army#Other|below]].*Stations of the Army in India Distribution Lists/Lists of Units [http://hviewerdiscovery.blnationalarchives.gov.uk/IamsHViewerbrowse/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:r/81055h/vdc_100000000047.0x0001d2 baf7bb1d-1383-47f5-a5b0-b61aa1c6fdb6 '''IOR/L/MIL/17/5/771-1132'''] 1908-1947

Earlier Indian Army Lists may be found in India Office Serials [http://hviewerdiscovery.blnationalarchives.gov.uk/IamsHViewerbrowse/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:r/81055h/vdc_100000000015.0x000131 6b309d8d-ab30-40d1-b9d6-79a8464ffb9e '''IOR/V/6'''] 1768-1948 including

A good source of military information is the annual publication of [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/browse/r/2245a61e-db5d-4ed7-a900-7e41e407bfaa Indian Army Orders '''IOR/L/MIL/17/5/245-299'''] 1903-1947, issued by the Adjutant General's Department and Army Headquarters India. Volumes 245-85 (to 1942, and partially 1943) contain annual indexes.

The India Office Records at the British Library include [http://hviewerdiscovery.blnationalarchives.gov.uk/IamsHViewerbrowse/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:r/81055h/vdc_100000000015.0x000136 be7a2de3-ffce-4b2c-b9c9-9d0f425fae92 Government Gazettes '''IOR/V/11'''] 1831-1947 which contain much military information.<br>