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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. Note however, there are some Medal Index Cards relating to men in the Mesopotamian Railways, Indian Ordnance Department, Indian [[Mountain Artillery]], and perhaps others, which are not specifically classified as Indian Army, and are catalogued outside this range.
*[http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1262 Images of the medal index cards] are also available on the commercial site Ancestry. The Ancestry database also includes the back of the cards which sometimes contain information. Additionally the Ancestry cards are in colour, which may be easier to read, whereas the National Archives images are in black and white. The Ancestry website advises some records including '''Indian Army cards are not''' included. However some Mesopotamian Railways (, and perhaps other) entries which are not classified Indian Army may be included on the Ancestry database.*[http://www.1914-1918longlongtrail.co.netuk/soldiers/interpretmic.html how-to-research-a-soldier/campaign-medal-records/how-to-interpret-a-campaign-medal-index-card/ How to interpret a campaign medal index card] The Long, Long Trail.
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*The Fee Paying Website "Ancestry" (allows a free search) 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 following collections.
**[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". '''Note'''. It is advised "Indian Army cards are not presently included in this database". It is believe the excluded cards may be restricted to those in the National Archives record series WO 372/25 to WO 372/29, and that Medal Index Cards for a limited number of Indian Army personnel are available ion Ancestry. However, an overriding factor is that some/most Indian Army personnel are not included in the National Archives records.
**[http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=5119 UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920]. Based on the National Archives records WO 329. "The volumes in this series record the entitlement to medals and awards of men and women serving in some capacity during the First World War. Most pieces concern those serving in the Army". However there are other categories. Note: Silver War Badge records are in a separate dataset, following.
**[http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=2456 UK, Silver War Badge Records, 1914-1920] WO 329, 2958–3255. Awarded to military personnel who had been discharged because of wounds or illness. Available as both transcribed records and images. Also on [[Findmypast]] as transcribed records only.
