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The [[medals]] article has details of medals awarded for various military campaigns.  '''Most of the nominal medal rolls for these awards are at the [[British Library]].  Many of the rolls are reprinted in books on the open access shelves'''.  Details of the [[India Office Records]]' reference numbers can be found at [http://yourarchives.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php?title=Medal_Rolls_in_the_India_Office_Library Your Archives - '''Medal Rolls in the India Office Library'''].
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The [[medals]] article has details of medals awarded for various military campaigns.  '''Most of the nominal medal rolls for these awards are at the [[British Library]].  Many of the rolls are reprinted in books on the open access shelves'''.  Details of the [[India Office Records]]' reference numbers can be found at [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://yourarchives.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php?title=Medal_Rolls_in_the_India_Office_Library Your Archives - '''Medal Rolls in the India Office Library'''].
  
 
==FIBIS resources==
 
==FIBIS resources==
 
*Medal roll transcriptions:
 
*Medal roll transcriptions:
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**[http://www.search.fibis.org/frontis/bin/aps_browse_sources.php?mode=browse_components&id=141&s_id=67 China Campaign, 1842 (Madras Artillery & Staff only)] - 495 recipients of the medal for the [[1st China War]].
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**[https://search.fibis.org/frontis/bin/aps_browse_sources.php?mode=browse_components&id=141&s_id=67 China Campaign, 1842 (Madras Artillery & Staff only)] - 495 recipients of the medal for the [[1st China War]].
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**[http://www.search.fibis.org/frontis/bin/aps_browse_sources.php?mode=browse_components&id=169&s_id=67 Indian Mutiny Medal Roll (British Forces) 1857-1859] Over 50,000 names of [[British Army]] soldiers awarded medals after the [[Indian Mutiny]], transcribed by Kevin Asplin.
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**[https://search.fibis.org/frontis/bin/aps_browse_sources.php?mode=browse_components&id=169&s_id=67 Indian Mutiny Medal Roll (British Forces) 1857-1859] Over 50,000 names of [[British Army]] soldiers awarded medals after the [[Indian Mutiny]], transcribed by Kevin Asplin.
 
*Online books
 
*Online books
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**''Deeds of Valour Performed by Indian Officers and Soldiers during the period from 1860 to 1925''  by P P Hypher, Army Department 1927 printed at Simla, is available to read on the [http://search.fibis.org/frontis/bin/aps_browse_sources.php?mode=browse_components&id=708&s_id=213  FIBIS database] as pdf files.  Pages to 228 are available. These appear to cover the period to 1913.  The years 1914-1925 are not available on the FIBIS database. Total pages c 500. Available at the [[National Army Museum]], but currently does not appear in the [[British Library]] catalogue.
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**''Deeds of Valour Performed by Indian Officers and Soldiers during the period from 1860 to 1925''  by P P Hypher, Army Department 1927 printed at Simla, is available on the [https://search.fibis.org/frontis/bin/aps_browse_sources.php?mode=browse_components&id=708&s_id=213  FIBIS database] as a series of many pdf files to download.  Includes details of the actions which led to the awards.  Available at the British Library IOR/L/MIL/17/5/4321. Also see [[Medal Rolls#Historical books online|Historical books online]], below.
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==See also==
 
==See also==
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*[[Medals]]
 
*[[Victoria Cross]]
 
*[[Victoria Cross]]
  
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==The National Archives==
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==The National Archives, Kew, England==
 
===Research Guides===
 
===Research Guides===
 
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/research-guides/medals-british-armed-services-campaign-service.htm Medals, British armed services: campaign medals and other service medals. (Guide reference: Military Records Information 76)]
 
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/research-guides/medals-british-armed-services-campaign-service.htm Medals, British armed services: campaign medals and other service medals. (Guide reference: Military Records Information 76)]
 
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/research-guides/medals-british-armed-services-gallantry.htm Medals, British armed services: gallantry medals. (Guide reference: Military Records Information 77)]
 
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/research-guides/medals-british-armed-services-gallantry.htm Medals, British armed services: gallantry medals. (Guide reference: Military Records Information 77)]
 
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/research-guides/medals-british-armed-services-gallantry-further.htm  Medals, British armed services: gallantry medals, further information. (Guide reference: Military Records Information 78)]
 
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/research-guides/medals-british-armed-services-gallantry-further.htm  Medals, British armed services: gallantry medals, further information. (Guide reference: Military Records Information 78)]
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*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/merchant-seamen-medals-honours/  Merchant seamen’s medals and honours]
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**[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/merchant-seamens-campaign-medal-records-1914-1918    Merchant seamen’s campaign medal records 1914-1918]. Contains a Search facility.
 
===WO 100 Medal Rolls===
 
===WO 100 Medal Rolls===
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The National Archives records '''WO 100 Medal Rolls''' are available to '''download free of charge''' as pdfs. These records are available on the pay site Ancestry, (refer below) but those do not have access to Ancestry  may find the downloads useful. They are large pdfs, which require a broadband connection . For full details refer the National Archives advice page [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/digital-microfilm.htm Digital microfilm]
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The National Archives records '''WO 100 Medal Rolls''' are available to '''download free of charge''' as pdfs. These records are available on the pay site Ancestry, (refer below) but those who do not have access to Ancestry, (or if Ancestry has transcribed the name in the roll incorrectly, or omitted the record<ref name=CMRC >almaboy. [http://www.victorianwars.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=12197#p64555 Another Crimea medal roll check] ''Victorian Wars Forum'' 08 December 2017. Retrieved 09 December 2017. </ref>),  may find the downloads useful. They are large pdfs, which require a broadband connection . For full details refer the National Archives advice page [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/digital-microfilm.htm Digital microfilm]
  
 
The records are mainly in respect of British Army regiments, although there are some in respect of the Indian Army. Some medals do not appear to have rolls in the WO 100 records, and appear to be only available in the India Office records at the British Library, refer above.
 
The records are mainly in respect of British Army regiments, although there are some in respect of the Indian Army. Some medals do not appear to have rolls in the WO 100 records, and appear to be only available in the India Office records at the British Library, refer above.
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Some medals, whose rolls generally are part of WO 100, were issued by the Government in India to British Army soldiers still serving in India. It is unclear whether all these medal recipients are included in the  WO 100 records, although some appear to be.<ref> See the discussion in blackwell, peter et al.  [https://www.greatwarforum.org/topic/270464-india-generl-service-medal-afghanistan-1919/ india generl service medal afghanistan 1919] ''Great War Forum'' 5 March 2019 et al. Retrieved 9 March 2019.</ref>
  
 
The catalogue entry is [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C14308?v=r WO 100 Campaign Medal and Award Rolls (General Series)] The following subseries have been noted , following the order of the National Archive’s  Discovery [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C3763763?v=r  catalogue]
 
The catalogue entry is [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C14308?v=r WO 100 Campaign Medal and Award Rolls (General Series)] The following subseries have been noted , following the order of the National Archive’s  Discovery [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C3763763?v=r  catalogue]
 
*[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C3763775?v=r  WO 100/13. Includes India Medal, 1803-26 and Punjab, 1848-49] in the one download.
 
*[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C3763775?v=r  WO 100/13. Includes India Medal, 1803-26 and Punjab, 1848-49] in the one download.
 
*[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C3763782?v=r WO 100/19 1845-1879 Includes India. Possibly Royal Artillery]
 
*[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C3763782?v=r WO 100/19 1845-1879 Includes India. Possibly Royal Artillery]
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*Punjab, 1848-49, see WO 100/13
 
*[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C3763783?v=r  WO 100/20. India, N.W. Frontier 1849-1863]
 
*[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C3763783?v=r  WO 100/20. India, N.W. Frontier 1849-1863]
 
*[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C3763784?v=r  WO 100/21A  India 1849-1866]  for "Staff, 7th Hussars"
 
*[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C3763784?v=r  WO 100/21A  India 1849-1866]  for "Staff, 7th Hussars"
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*[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C3763838?v=r  WO 100/74 Hazara 1888, Sikkim 1888, Chin-Lughai 1888-1890]
 
*[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C3763838?v=r  WO 100/74 Hazara 1888, Sikkim 1888, Chin-Lughai 1888-1890]
 
*[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C3763839?v=r WO 100/75 India - Burma and Lushai 1889-92, Hazara 1891, Manpur 1891, Miranzai 1891, Waziristan 1894-1902]
 
*[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C3763839?v=r WO 100/75 India - Burma and Lushai 1889-92, Hazara 1891, Manpur 1891, Miranzai 1891, Waziristan 1894-1902]
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*India - Chin and Kachin Hills clasp 1892-1893, see WO 100/21B
 
*[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C3763842?v=r WO 100/78 Chitral 1895]
 
*[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C3763842?v=r WO 100/78 Chitral 1895]
 
*[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C3763848?v=r  WO 100/84-89 India 1897-1898]
 
*[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C3763848?v=r  WO 100/84-89 India 1897-1898]
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**[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/browse/r/h/C89911 WO 100/422- 463 General Service Medals (Indian Army)]  
 
**[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/browse/r/h/C89911 WO 100/422- 463 General Service Medals (Indian Army)]  
 
**[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/browse/r/h/C89912 WO 100/ 464-466 General Service Medals (Indian And Iraq Units)]  
 
**[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/browse/r/h/C89912 WO 100/ 464-466 General Service Medals (Indian And Iraq Units)]  
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*[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C11200063?v=r  WO 100/467-493 India General Service Medals] 1920-1935. May possibly include Afghanistan/NWF Clasp 1919
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*[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C11200063?v=r  WO 100/467-493 India General Service Medals] 1920-1935, with advised<ref>[https://books.google.com.au/books?id=QTQRBQAAQBAJ&pg=PT110 Chapter Six, last page]  ''British Military Medals: A Guide for the Collector and Family Historian'' by Peter Duckers. 2nd edition 2013 Google Books</ref> subdivisions:
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**WO 100/476-483 Afghanistan/NWF 1919, Mahsud 1919-20 and Waziristan 1919-1921 to Other Ranks
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**WO 100/484-485 Same to Officers
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**WO 100/487 Malabar
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**WO 100/488-492  Waziristan 1921-1924 to British units.  Additionally,
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**WO 100/483 [https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C11200079 Rolls received from India (with medals); issues in India]
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**WO 100/486 [https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C11200082  Includes Indian Army Reserve of Officers and miscellaneous]
 
*[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C11476892?v=r WO 100/494-497 India General Service Medal 1930-1935 Clasps NWF 1930-31, Burma 1930-32 Mohmand 1933, NWF 1935]
 
*[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C11476892?v=r WO 100/494-497 India General Service Medal 1930-1935 Clasps NWF 1930-31, Burma 1930-32 Mohmand 1933, NWF 1935]
 
*[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C11476896?v=r  WO 100/498-499 India General Service Medal  1936-1939 Clasp NWF 1936-37 Clasp NWF 1937-39]
 
*[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C11476896?v=r  WO 100/498-499 India General Service Medal  1936-1939 Clasp NWF 1936-37 Clasp NWF 1937-39]
  
 
===WO 102 Medal Rolls ===
 
===WO 102 Medal Rolls ===
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The National Archives records Long Service and Good Conduct Awards, Registers: [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C14310?v=r '''WO 102'''] are available to '''download free of charge''' as pdfs. The records are Registers of candidates noted for, and recipients of, the Long Service and Good Conduct awards between 1831 and 1953. They are large pdfs, which require a broadband connection . For full details refer the National Archives advice page [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/digital-microfilm.htm Digital microfilm]
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The majority of the National Archives records Long Service and Good Conduct Awards, Registers: [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C14310?v=r '''WO 102'''] are available to '''download free of charge''' as pdfs. The records in WO 102/1-24 are available as downloads, while the records WO 102/25-35 have not been digitised. The records are Registers of candidates noted for, and recipients of, the Long Service and Good Conduct awards between 1831 and 1953. They are large pdfs, which require a broadband connection . For details about the connection, refer the National Archives advice page [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/digital-microfilm.htm Digital microfilm]
 
*[http://www.britishmedals.us/files/lsgcra.htm Transcription of the Long Service & Good Conduct medal register for the Royal Artillery (including RA, RFA, RGA & RHA) for 1902-12] . The List includes name, year of issue, rank and regimental number. The Asplin Military History Resources
 
*[http://www.britishmedals.us/files/lsgcra.htm Transcription of the Long Service & Good Conduct medal register for the Royal Artillery (including RA, RFA, RGA & RHA) for 1902-12] . The List includes name, year of issue, rank and regimental number. The Asplin Military History Resources
  
 
===ADM 171 Naval Medal Rolls===
 
===ADM 171 Naval Medal Rolls===
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The National Archives records [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C1880?v=r ADM 171  Admiralty, and Ministry of Defence, Navy Department: Medal Rolls] 1793-1995 are available to '''download free of charge''' as pdfs.  These records are available on the pay site Ancestry, (refer below) but those do not have access to Ancestry  may find the downloads useful. They are large pdfs which require a broadband connection. For full details refer the National Archives advice page [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/digital-microfilm.htm Digital microfilm]
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The National Archives records [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C1880?v=r ADM 171  Admiralty, and Ministry of Defence, Navy Department: Medal Rolls] 1793-1995 are available to '''download free of charge''' as pdfs.  These records are available on the pay site Ancestry, (refer below) but those who do not have access to Ancestry  may find the downloads useful. They are large pdfs which require a broadband connection. For full details refer the National Archives advice page [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/digital-microfilm.htm Digital microfilm]
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*These records include ADM 171/62 1915-1952.  Naval General Service Medal: including clasp for Persian Gulf 1909-1914; clasp for Iraq 1919-1920; clasp for North West Persia 1920. The clasp for Persian Gulf is known to include [[Indian Navy|Royal Indian Marine]] recipients.
  
 
===First World War===
 
===First World War===
 
====Medal Index Cards====
 
====Medal Index Cards====
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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, and Indian Ordnance Department, and perhaps others, which are not specifically classified as Indian Army, and are catalogued outside this range.
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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.
  
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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. The Ancestry database also includes the back of the cards which  sometimes  contain information.  Additionally the Ancestry cards are in colour, 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.
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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. 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.
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*[http://www.1914-1918.net/soldiers/interpretmic.html How to interpret a campaign medal index card] The Long, Long Trail
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:'''Note'''. There are known to be some accidental omissions from the Ancestry database, including one large batch.<ref>MBrockway [http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/topic/258305-ancestry-mic-dataset-where-have-all-the-beards-gone/ Ancestry MIC dataset - where have all the Beards gone?!] ''Great War Forum'' 15 February 2018. Retrieved 16 February 2018.</ref>
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*[http://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/soldiers/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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*There are some medal cards for Indians belonging to the British Army. Lascars in the Royal Artillery and Inland Water Transport, Royal Engineers have been noted.
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*There are some Medal Index Cards for Indians belonging to the British Army. Lascars in the Royal Artillery (see [[Gun Lascar]]), and Inland Water Transport, Royal Engineers have been noted, together with some soldiers in [[Mountain Artillery| Indian Artillery Mountain Batteries]].
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*The Medal Index Cards appear to only contain some of the medal entitlements for soldiers in the Indian Army. Some medals, such as the War Medal and the  Victory Medal were issued by the Government of India.<ref>charlie962 [http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=225850 MIC indian army Lt J F Petrie North Waziristan Militia] ''Great War Forum'' 20 March 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2015</ref> Generally these are not included in the Medal Index Cards.
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*The Medal Index Cards appear to only contain some of the medal entitlements for soldiers, (both European and Indian),  in the Indian Army. Some medals, such as the War Medal and the  Victory Medal were issued by the Government of India.<ref>charlie962 [https://www.greatwarforum.org/topic/225850-mic-indian-army-lt-j-f-petrie-north-waziristan-militia/  MIC indian army Lt J F Petrie North Waziristan Militia] ''Great War Forum'' 20 March 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2018.</ref> Generally these are not included in the Medal Index Cards.
  
 
====Medal Rolls====
 
====Medal Rolls====
 
*WO 329. The Medal Rolls for some records may contain information additional to that in the Medal Index Cards.  
 
*WO 329. The Medal Rolls for some records may contain information additional to that in the Medal Index Cards.  
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:Catalogue reference: [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C14533?v=r WO 329 War Office and Air Ministry: Service Medal and Award Rolls, First World War] includes a free download  [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/details?Uri=C4435219 Index and Key to War of 1914-1918 medal rolls]. This guide was written prior to the current catalogue, and the relationship between the original index references and the modern WO 329 are described [http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=196717&p=2133756 here] <ref> aussienoel [http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=196717&p=2133756 WO 329 Medal Rolls - Index Download]  ''Great War Forum'' 6 August 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2014</ref>
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:Catalogue reference: [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C14533?v=r WO 329 War Office and Air Ministry: Service Medal and Award Rolls, First World War] includes a free download  [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/details?Uri=C4435219 Index and Key to War of 1914-1918 medal rolls]. This guide was written prior to the current catalogue, and the relationship between the original index references and the modern WO 329 are described here <ref> aussienoel [https://www.greatwarforum.org/topic/196717-wo-329-medal-rolls-index-download/?do=findComment&comment=2133756 WO 329 Medal Rolls - Index Download]  ''Great War Forum'' 6 August 2014. Retrieved 21 November 2018.</ref>
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:The medal rolls for the Indian Army in this series include British War Medal and Victory Medal: officers and other ranks [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C4437602?v=r WO 329/2384-2391], Officers [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/browse/r/r/C7246716  WO 329/2303 - Described at item level], [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/browse/r/r/C4437522 WO 329/2304],[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/browse/r/r/C4437565 W0 329/2347-2352]; 1914-15 Star: [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/browse/r/h/C4438158 WO 329/2940], [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/browse/r/r/C7247347 WO 329/2941]; Territorial Force War Medal: Officers: [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/browse/r/h/C7248012  WO 329/3272- Described at item level.]
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:The medal rolls for the Indian Army in this series include British War Medal and Victory Medal: officers and other ranks [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/browse/C4437602?v=r WO 329/2384-2391], Officers [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/browse/r/r/C7246716  WO 329/2303 - Described at item level], [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/browse/r/r/C4437522 WO 329/2304],[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/browse/r/r/C4437565 W0 329/2347-2352]; 1914-15 Star: [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/browse/r/h/C7247324 WO 329/2939 (part of)] [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/browse/r/h/C4438158 WO 329/2940], [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/browse/r/r/C7247347 WO 329/2941]; Territorial Force War Medal: Officers: [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/browse/r/h/C7248012  WO 329/3272- Described at item level.]
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:For soldiers who were in Volunteer regiments in India pre WW1,  see [[Calcutta Volunteer Battery]] for more details of medals to this Battery which may be classified according to the original Volunteer regiment the soldier came from.
 
:'''Note''': The WO 329 medal rolls available at the National Archives  appear to only contain some of the medal entitlements for soldiers in the Indian Army. It appears that some of the medals may have been issued in India but although the the British Library appears to have a medal roll for the 1914-1915 Star, it is unclear what  rolls for other medals are available. Refer "British Library records" below.
 
:'''Note''': The WO 329 medal rolls available at the National Archives  appear to only contain some of the medal entitlements for soldiers in the Indian Army. It appears that some of the medals may have been issued in India but although the the British Library appears to have a medal roll for the 1914-1915 Star, it is unclear what  rolls for other medals are available. Refer "British Library records" below.
  
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====Details inscribed on the medals====
 
====Details inscribed on the medals====
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For First World War Medals, millions of which were issued, there was plenty of  potential for errors in the inscriptions, given the many different clerical steps involved.<ref>Russ T. [http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=229411&p=2280338 Serial numbers on the Medal Roll Index Card and Medal Rolls not the sa…] ''Great War Forum''  04 July 2015. Retrieved  26 September 2015</ref>
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The regimental particulars inscribed on British War and Victory Medals are those held on first disembarkation in a Theatre of War. The rank is highest attained provided it was held in a Theatre of War or overseas prior to 11-11-18.<ref> Upton, Andrew. [https://www.greatwarforum.org/topic/246553-2nd-liutenant-cfmoore-which-unit/?do=findComment&comment=2482970  2nd Liutenant C.F.Moore - which unit?] ''Great War Forum'' 13 January 2017. Retrieved 21 November 2018.</ref>
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For First World War Medals, millions of which were issued, there was plenty of  potential for errors in the inscriptions, given the many different clerical steps involved.<ref>Russ T. [https://www.greatwarforum.org/topic/229411-serial-numbers-on-the-medal-roll-index-card-and-medal-rolls-not-the-sa/?do=findComment&comment=2280338 Serial numbers on the Medal Roll Index Card and Medal Rolls not the sa…] ''Great War Forum''  04 July 2015. Retrieved  21 November 2018.</ref>
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Eligible Merchant seamen and officers were entitled to British War Medal and the Mercantile Marine Medal. There are Medal Index Cards available in the National Archives  series BT 351/1/1, BT 351/1/2 and MT 9/1404. Refer [[Medal Rolls#Research Guides|Research Guides, above]] for a Search facility. Relevant records may be downloaded for a fee.
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Members of the Indian Mercantile Marine were also eligible for the above medals<ref>[http://www.defence.gov.au/Medals/_Master/docs/Imperial/WWI/WWI-criteria-Mercantile-Marine-War-Medal-Australian-transcribed.pdf The Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914 – 1918] defence.gov.au</ref>, but it seems probable these medals were issued by the  Government of India, and do not appear in the National Archives records.
  
 
==British Library records==
 
==British Library records==
 
As stated above, many of the medal rolls are reprinted in books on the open access shelves at the British Library.
 
As stated above, many of the medal rolls are reprinted in books on the open access shelves at the British Library.
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*[http://hviewer.bl.uk/IamsHViewer/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055/vdc_100000001350.0x00010e Collection 322/9 Grant of medal for operations in British Central Africa 1894-1898, Army Order 135 of 1899. IOR/L/MIL/7/14412] 1899
 
*[http://hviewer.bl.uk/IamsHViewer/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055/vdc_100000001350.0x00010e Collection 322/9 Grant of medal for operations in British Central Africa 1894-1898, Army Order 135 of 1899. IOR/L/MIL/7/14412] 1899
 
*[http://hviewer.bl.uk/IamsHViewer/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055/vdc_100000001002.0x000208 Collection 132/101 Delhi Durbar 1911 medal rolls: replacement of lost medals, claims for issue of medal. IOR/L/MIL/7/5864 ]1911-1922
 
*[http://hviewer.bl.uk/IamsHViewer/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055/vdc_100000001002.0x000208 Collection 132/101 Delhi Durbar 1911 medal rolls: replacement of lost medals, claims for issue of medal. IOR/L/MIL/7/5864 ]1911-1922
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*[http://hviewer.bl.uk/IamsHViewer/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055/vdc_100000000113.0x000285 Collection 425/1596 Medal rolls for 1914-1915 Star. IOR/L/MIL/7/18841] 1919-1920
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*[http://hviewer.bl.uk/IamsHViewer/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055/vdc_100000001420.0x0002eb  Collection 403/68 Minor operations on North West Frontier 1914-1915: operations on or beyond frontiers of India to be regarded as part of First World War for award of 1914-1915 Star. IOR/L/MIL/7/16888] 1915-1919
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**[http://hviewer.bl.uk/IamsHViewer/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055/vdc_100000000113.0x000285 Collection 425/1596 Medal rolls for 1914-1915 Star. IOR/L/MIL/7/18841] 1919-1920
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*[http://hviewer.bl.uk/IamsHViewer/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055/vdc_100000000884.0x0002ae IOR/L/PS/20/H143] 1917.  Roll of rewards and promotions of officers and men of the Indian Army and departments, and of Royal Artillery and Royal Engineer officers and men attached to Indian units, serving in the undermentioned forces:- France (A) East Africa, including Cameroons (B) Mesopotamia (D) Egypt, including Sudan (E) Gallipoli, including Salonica (G) Indian Frontier Indian area, including Aden, Perim, Somaliland, Gulf of Oman, and China Up to and including "London Gazette" dated 11th May 1917 and "Indian Gazette" dated 3rd February 1917 [?London: India Office, 8th edn, 1917]. It is not known whether there are later publications of this roll.
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**[http://hviewer.bl.uk/IamsHViewer/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055/vdc_100000001420.0x0002eb  Collection 403/68 Minor operations on North West Frontier 1914-1915: operations on or beyond frontiers of India to be regarded as part of First World War for award of 1914-1915 Star. IOR/L/MIL/7/16888] 1915-1919
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**IOR/L/MIL/17/5/2414: Roll of rewards and promotions to officers and men of the Indian Army and departments serving in the various expeditionary forces in France (A), Egypt (E), the Mediterranean (G), East Africa (B), Mesopotamia (D), and in operations in the Persian Gulf, at Muscat, Aden, Somaliland, in China, and on the north-west and north-east frontiers of India, notified in the London and India Gazettes. Marginally noted.  5th & 6th edns 1916. 2 vols.
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::[http://hviewer.bl.uk/IamsHViewer/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055/vdc_100000000884.0x0002ae IOR/L/PS/20/H143] 1917.  Roll of rewards and promotions of officers and men of the Indian Army and departments, and of Royal Artillery and Royal Engineer officers and men attached to Indian units, serving in the undermentioned forces:- France (A) East Africa, including Cameroons (B) Mesopotamia (D) Egypt, including Sudan (E) Gallipoli, including Salonica (G) Indian Frontier Indian area, including Aden, Perim, Somaliland, Gulf of Oman, and China Up to and including "London Gazette" dated 11th May 1917 and "Indian Gazette" dated 3rd February 1917 [?London: India Office, 8th edn, 1917].
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::IOR/L/MIL/14/237-238. War Rewards to the Indian Army, 1915-1921. Printed roll of rewards and promotions appearing in the ''London Gazette'' and ''Gazette of India''.
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::IOR/L/MIL/17/5/2416. List of awards granted to Indian officers, non-commissioned officers & men & followers of the Indian Army & Imperial Service Troops etc, in all theatres during the Great War. Simla: AG's Branch, 1923  (478 pages)
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::IOR/L/MIL/17/5/2417. List of honours awarded to the Indian Army August 1914 to August 1921. Calcutta: AG in India for Indian War Memorial Committee, 1931. This List is available online  (note spelling in  actual title is ''List of Honors''), and was also the basis for a reprint edition, (with some amendments), refer below.
 
*Records of the British Administration in Aden, 1839-1967: [http://hviewer.bl.uk/IamsHViewer/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055/vdc_100000001046.0x0001da IOR/R/20/A/5014 - File 73 British War Medal & Mercantile Marine War Medal]. It is not known whether this is general correspondence or includes a list of names.
 
*Records of the British Administration in Aden, 1839-1967: [http://hviewer.bl.uk/IamsHViewer/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055/vdc_100000001046.0x0001da IOR/R/20/A/5014 - File 73 British War Medal & Mercantile Marine War Medal]. It is not known whether this is general correspondence or includes a list of names.
 
*[http://hviewer.bl.uk/IamsHViewer/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055/vdc_100000000113.0x0002df Collection 425/1683 Report on operations of Bushire Field Force April 1918 to March 1919, and recommendations for rewards. IOR/L/MIL/7/18931] 1919-1920
 
*[http://hviewer.bl.uk/IamsHViewer/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055/vdc_100000000113.0x0002df Collection 425/1683 Report on operations of Bushire Field Force April 1918 to March 1919, and recommendations for rewards. IOR/L/MIL/7/18931] 1919-1920
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*[http://hviewer.bl.uk/IamsHViewer/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055/vdc_100000000937.0x000229  Collection 89/109 Grant of medal for operations ("disturbances") on North West Frontier 1930-31 and Burma 1930-31. IOR/L/MIL/7/4064] 1930-1945
 
*[http://hviewer.bl.uk/IamsHViewer/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055/vdc_100000000937.0x000229  Collection 89/109 Grant of medal for operations ("disturbances") on North West Frontier 1930-31 and Burma 1930-31. IOR/L/MIL/7/4064] 1930-1945
 
*[http://hviewer.bl.uk/IamsHViewer/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055/vdc_100000000937.0x00022c  Collection 89/112 Grant of war medal and clasp for Mohmand (Peshawar) operations of 1933. IOR/L/MIL/7/4067] 1933-1935
 
*[http://hviewer.bl.uk/IamsHViewer/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055/vdc_100000000937.0x00022c  Collection 89/112 Grant of war medal and clasp for Mohmand (Peshawar) operations of 1933. IOR/L/MIL/7/4067] 1933-1935
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*Collection 403/136 Recommendations for awards and "mentions" in despatches in connection with Burma rebellion. IOR/L/MIL/7/16963  1932-1933.
 
*[http://hviewer.bl.uk/IamsHViewer/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055/vdc_100000001420.0x000341  Collection 403/146 Part 1 Waziristan operations 1936-1937: recommendations for awards. IOR/L/MIL/7/16974] 1937-1938
 
*[http://hviewer.bl.uk/IamsHViewer/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055/vdc_100000001420.0x000341  Collection 403/146 Part 1 Waziristan operations 1936-1937: recommendations for awards. IOR/L/MIL/7/16974] 1937-1938
 
*[http://hviewer.bl.uk/IamsHViewer/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055/vdc_100000001420.0x000342  Collection 403/146 Part 2 Waziristan operations 1937-1938: recommendations for awards. IOR/L/MIL/7/16975] 1939-1940
 
*[http://hviewer.bl.uk/IamsHViewer/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055/vdc_100000001420.0x000342  Collection 403/146 Part 2 Waziristan operations 1937-1938: recommendations for awards. IOR/L/MIL/7/16975] 1939-1940
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*[http://hviewer.bl.uk/IamsHViewer/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055/vdc_100000001438.0x0002c5  List of recipients in India of the Imperial Service Medal, 1924-1941. Calcutta, Delhi, 1925-41 IOR/V/25/72/2] 1925-1941 Annual. Lacking 1936, 1940
 
*[http://hviewer.bl.uk/IamsHViewer/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055/vdc_100000001438.0x0002c5  List of recipients in India of the Imperial Service Medal, 1924-1941. Calcutta, Delhi, 1925-41 IOR/V/25/72/2] 1925-1941 Annual. Lacking 1936, 1940
  
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''The Gazette of India'', 1864-1947, and other Government Gazettes [http://hviewer.bl.uk/IamsHViewer/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055/vdc_100000000015.0x000136 IOR/V/11] may be a '''possible''' source of information.
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''The Gazette of India'', 1864-1947, and other Government Gazettes [http://hviewer.bl.uk/IamsHViewer/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055/vdc_100000000015.0x000136 IOR/V/11] may be a '''possible''' source of information.  For some online editions, see [[Gazette of India online]].
 
===Medal Rolls for Indian Native Troops===
 
===Medal Rolls for Indian Native Troops===
 
The information in respect of [http://hviewer.bl.uk/IamsHViewer/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055/vdc_100000000028.0x000118 Medal Rolls '''IOR/L/MIL/5/42-141'''] 1799-1911 states that  the names of Indian recipients rarely appear (except, however, in '''L/MIL/5/87-103)'''. These latter records are detailed [http://yourarchives.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php?title=Medal_Rolls_in_the_India_Office_Library Your Archives - Medal Rolls in the India Office Library], which also lists a few entries such as '''L/MIL/5/60''' Nominal rolls of Indian Army native troops. 1870-1878.  
 
The information in respect of [http://hviewer.bl.uk/IamsHViewer/Default.aspx?mdark=ark:/81055/vdc_100000000028.0x000118 Medal Rolls '''IOR/L/MIL/5/42-141'''] 1799-1911 states that  the names of Indian recipients rarely appear (except, however, in '''L/MIL/5/87-103)'''. These latter records are detailed [http://yourarchives.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php?title=Medal_Rolls_in_the_India_Office_Library Your Archives - Medal Rolls in the India Office Library], which also lists a few entries such as '''L/MIL/5/60''' Nominal rolls of Indian Army native troops. 1870-1878.  
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The National Archives, Kew medal roll WO 100/99 China, refer above, contains some Indian Officers of the [[24th Regiment of Punjab Infantry|24th Punjabis]], and even some Indian soldiers.<ref>Cassandra. [http://www.victorianwars.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1087#p67359 Indian troops in the Boxer Rebellion, 1900] ''Victorian Wars Forum'' 10 September 2018.  Retrieved 10 September 2018.</ref>
  
 
For details of some medals awarded to Indian troops in the Boer War, see External links below.
 
For details of some medals awarded to Indian troops in the Boer War, see External links below.
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*[http://www.openisbn.com/download/190073401X.pdf ''The Delhi Durbar 1903: A Complete Roll and Index of Recipients''] by Peter Duckers and  Ian McInnes, was published in  2002
 
*[http://www.openisbn.com/download/190073401X.pdf ''The Delhi Durbar 1903: A Complete Roll and Index of Recipients''] by Peter Duckers and  Ian McInnes, was published in  2002
 
*[http://isbndb.com/d/book/the_delhi_durbar_medal_1911_to_the_british_army.html ''The Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 to the British Army''] compiled by Peter Duckers was published c 1999 and is available at the [[British Library]]
 
*[http://isbndb.com/d/book/the_delhi_durbar_medal_1911_to_the_british_army.html ''The Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 to the British Army''] compiled by Peter Duckers was published c 1999 and is available at the [[British Library]]
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060512165731/http://www.jadepublishing.com/Infoshts/pdf/reward.pdf ''Reward of Valor: The Indian Order of Merit, 1914-1918''] by Peter Duckers was published in 2004 (first published 1999). The 1999 edition is available at the Imperial War Museum, London
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*''Honours and Awards Indian Army 1914 – 1921''. Facsimile reprint JB Hayward & Son, London 1979 and 1986, (the latter is stated to include some amendments made by the publisher),  originally published in 1931 in Calcutta as ''Roll of Honour Indian Army 1914-1921''. The original publication is probably that available at the British Library under the title ''List of honors awarded to the Indian Army August 1914 to August 1921'', published 1931. The latter 1931 publication is  available online, refer [[Medal Rolls#Historical books online|Historical books online, below]].
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*''The Indian Distinguished Service Medal'' by Rana Chhina. Details: Hardcover: 359 pages Publisher: InvictaIndia (2001) ISBN-10: 8187642009 ISBN-13: 978-8187642008 "The definitive study …which contains a detailed list of all those who were awarded the medal". <ref>Moreman, Tim [http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=206661&p=2035418 Indian DSM] ''Great War Forum'' 12 February 2014 Retrieved  28 September 2014</ref> Available at the [[British Library]].
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060512165731/http://www.jadepublishing.com/Infoshts/pdf/reward.pdf ''Reward of Valor: The Indian Order of Merit, 1914-1918''] by Peter Duckers was published in 2004 (first published 1999). The 1999 edition is available at the Imperial War Museum, London. However, see P P Hypher's 1927 book available online below, which includes  content relating to the Indian Order of Merit, 1860-1925.
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*''The Indian Distinguished Service Medal'' by Rana Chhina. Details: Hardcover: 359 pages Publisher: InvictaIndia (2001) ISBN-10: 8187642009 ISBN-13: 978-8187642008 "The definitive study …which contains a detailed list of all those who were awarded the medal". <ref>Moreman, Tim [https://www.greatwarforum.org/topic/206661-indian-dsm/?do=findComment&comment=2035418 Indian DSM] ''Great War Forum'' 12 February 2014 Retrieved  21 November 2018.</ref> Available at the [[British Library]].
 
            
 
            
 
===Books currently available===  
 
===Books currently available===  
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*[http://www.naval-military-press.com/china-war-medal-1900-to-the-royal-navy-and-the-royal-marines.html ''China War Medal 1900: to the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines''] is published by Naval and Military Press
 
*[http://www.naval-military-press.com/china-war-medal-1900-to-the-royal-navy-and-the-royal-marines.html ''China War Medal 1900: to the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines''] is published by Naval and Military Press
 
*[https://www.dixonsmedals.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1008100 ''North West Frontier 1908: The Zakka Khel and Mohmand Campaigns''] by Peter Duckers dixonsmedals.co.uk
 
*[https://www.dixonsmedals.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1008100 ''North West Frontier 1908: The Zakka Khel and Mohmand Campaigns''] by Peter Duckers dixonsmedals.co.uk
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*[http://www.savannahpublications.com/info.php?itemid=153 ''Taming the Tiger: The Story of the India General Service Medal 1908–1935''] by Richard G.M.L. Stiles is published by Savannah Publications. Includes Medal Rolls and Rolls of Honour. This edition is either a reprint or more likely a revised, possibly expanded  edition of a book printed in 1992.
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*[http://www.savannahpublications.com/info.php?itemid=153 ''Taming the Tiger: The Story of the India General Service Medal 1908–1935''] by Richard G.M.L. Stiles is published by Savannah Publications. Includes Medal Rolls and Rolls of Honour. (Sample page 221<ref>Johno7439. [https://www.greatwarforum.org/topic/270464-india-generl-service-medal-afghanistan-1919/?do=findComment&comment=2747113 india generl service medal afghanistan 1919] ''Great War Forum'' 6 March 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2019.</ref>)  This 2012 edition (496 pages) appears to be an  expanded  edition of a book by Stiles published in 1992, ''The Story of the India General Service Medal 1908-1935'' (158 pages).  
 
*[http://www.naval-military-press.com/india-general-service-medal-roll-1908-1935-to-the-raf..html ''India General Service Medal Roll 1908-1935 to the RAF''] is published by Naval and Military Press
 
*[http://www.naval-military-press.com/india-general-service-medal-roll-1908-1935-to-the-raf..html ''India General Service Medal Roll 1908-1935 to the RAF''] is published by Naval and Military Press
 
*[http://www.naval-military-press.com/naval-general-service-medal-roll-1793-1840.html ''Naval General Service Medal Roll 1793-1840''] is published by Naval and Military Press
 
*[http://www.naval-military-press.com/naval-general-service-medal-roll-1793-1840.html ''Naval General Service Medal Roll 1793-1840''] is published by Naval and Military Press
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:*[http://www.dnw.co.uk/resources/medal-rolls/medal-roll.php?medalroll_id=4 Indian Mutiny Medal Roll -  (1857-1859)] compiled by Kevin Asplin. Includes East India Company Army regiments. Browse the (drop down) 'Units'  which are listed by initials only such as 1 Be EF (1st Bengal European Fusiliers)
 
:*[http://www.dnw.co.uk/resources/medal-rolls/medal-roll.php?medalroll_id=4 Indian Mutiny Medal Roll -  (1857-1859)] compiled by Kevin Asplin. Includes East India Company Army regiments. Browse the (drop down) 'Units'  which are listed by initials only such as 1 Be EF (1st Bengal European Fusiliers)
 
*The Fee Paying Website "Ancestry" (allows a free search) now hosts  
 
*The Fee Paying Website "Ancestry" (allows a free search) now hosts  
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**[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.
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**[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". Note there are some known omissions<ref name=CMRC />, or names may be transcribed incorrectly. Campaigns in India are included - but not WWI or WWII medal and award rolls. WWI medal information is available in the following collections.
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**[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"
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**[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. There are also some accidental omissions.
 
**[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=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.
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**[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.  
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**[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.
 
**[http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1687 UK, Naval Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1972] Based on the National Archives records ADM 171. "The rolls include medals awarded for British campaigns and service in Europe, India, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and elsewhere during the height of the British Empire and into the 20th century. This database also includes medal rolls from the First and Second World Wars".
 
**[http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1687 UK, Naval Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1972] Based on the National Archives records ADM 171. "The rolls include medals awarded for British campaigns and service in Europe, India, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and elsewhere during the height of the British Empire and into the 20th century. This database also includes medal rolls from the First and Second World Wars".
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**See later entry for the ''London Gazette''.
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*[[findmypast]]. Fee paying website.
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**"Silver War Badge Roll 1914-1920", located under Armed forces & conflict/First World War. Transcriptions only. Images are available on Ancestry.
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**"British Army, Indian Volunteer Force Medal Awards 1915-1939", located under Armed forces & conflict/ Medal rolls and honours.The information for each transcript was extracted from the Indian Army Orders by Kevin Asplin. Although titled British Army, these awards actually appear to be Indian Army.
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**See later entry for the ''London Gazette''.
 
*[http://www.angloboerwar.com Anglo Boer War.com] Select Forum- Main Forum- Medals and awards- Indian Contingent, for information about some of the Indian troops sent to South Africa, and the medals awarded.
 
*[http://www.angloboerwar.com Anglo Boer War.com] Select Forum- Main Forum- Medals and awards- Indian Contingent, for information about some of the Indian troops sent to South Africa, and the medals awarded.
 
*[http://www.nmarchive.com Naval and Military Archive]. A pay website  associated with Naval and Military Press. Includes "Campaign Medal Rolls of the Great War", transcribed from National Archives Medal Rolls, for 1914 Star, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-20, Victory Medal 1914-19, Territorial Force War Medal 1914-19. Silver War Badge records are also available. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
 
*[http://www.nmarchive.com Naval and Military Archive]. A pay website  associated with Naval and Military Press. Includes "Campaign Medal Rolls of the Great War", transcribed from National Archives Medal Rolls, for 1914 Star, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-20, Victory Medal 1914-19, Territorial Force War Medal 1914-19. Silver War Badge records are also available. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
 
*Medal Roll for India General Service Medal with clasps 1919-1935: RAF personnel. Surnames A-Brymer only. Includes the Squadrons present. [http://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.naval-military-press.com%2Fpdf%2F1843420155.pdf html version] [http://www.naval-military-press.com/pdf/1843420155.pdf pdf version] naval-military-press.com. Retrieved 9 August 2014
 
*Medal Roll for India General Service Medal with clasps 1919-1935: RAF personnel. Surnames A-Brymer only. Includes the Squadrons present. [http://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.naval-military-press.com%2Fpdf%2F1843420155.pdf html version] [http://www.naval-military-press.com/pdf/1843420155.pdf pdf version] naval-military-press.com. Retrieved 9 August 2014
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*[https://www.thegazette.co.uk The [London<nowiki>]</nowiki> Gazette] Official Public Record for the U.K. Free Search for gallantry awards for both officers and other soldiers.  
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*[https://www.thegazette.co.uk The [London<nowiki>]</nowiki> Gazette] Official Public Record for the U.K. Free Search for gallantry awards for both officers and other soldiers. Search tips: include full stops after initials, and if the name includes an apostrophe, follow this by a space. <ref>Guest (previously Martin G) et al. [https://www.greatwarforum.org/topic/236539-london-gazette-black-belts/ London Gazette Black Belts] ''Great War Forum'' 19 February 2016 et al. Retrieved 21 November 2018.</ref>
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:Some data from the ''London Gazette'' is available online elsewhere, where the Search facilities may be easier to use (Free Search, pay to view) :
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: Ancestry includes the database "The London Gazette (London, England), 1825-1962" (located under Newspapers & Periodicals), but notes there are random gaps in this collection.
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:[[findmypast]] includes the database "The London Gazette, Supplements August 1914 - January 1920" (Located under Armed forces & conflict/Medal rolls and honours), which  also includes promotions and Battle Despatches
 
*Geoff Sullivan’s [http://www.hut-six.co.uk/WW2data/awardindex.html Geoff's WO 373 Lists: Recommendations for Honours and Awards], [[Second World War]] includes
 
*Geoff Sullivan’s [http://www.hut-six.co.uk/WW2data/awardindex.html Geoff's WO 373 Lists: Recommendations for Honours and Awards], [[Second World War]] includes
 
**[http://www.hut-six.co.uk/WW2data/WO373-Burma%20and%20India.html Burma and India]
 
**[http://www.hut-six.co.uk/WW2data/WO373-Burma%20and%20India.html Burma and India]
 
**[http://www.hut-six.co.uk/WW2data/WO373-Malaya%20Singapore%20Java%20Hong%20Kong.html  Malaya And Singapore, Java, Hong Kong]  
 
**[http://www.hut-six.co.uk/WW2data/WO373-Malaya%20Singapore%20Java%20Hong%20Kong.html  Malaya And Singapore, Java, Hong Kong]  
 
===Historical books online===
 
===Historical books online===
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*The first part of ''Deeds of Valour Performed by Indian Officers and Soldiers during the period from 1860 to 1925''  by P P Hypher, Army Department 1927 printed at Simla, is available to read on the [http://search.fibis.org/frontis/bin/aps_browse_sources.php?mode=browse_components&id=708&s_id=213  FIBIS database] as pdf files.  Pages to 228 are available. These appear to cover the period to 1913. The years 1914-1925 are not available on the FIBIS database. Total pages c 500. Available at  the [[National Army Museum]], but does not currently appear in the [[British Library]] catalogue. There is a previous book ''Deeds of Valour of the Indian Soldier which won the Indian Order of Merit, during the period from 1837 to 1859'' by PP Hypher 1925. Available at the [[ British Library]] and the [[National Army Museum]]
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*''Deeds of Valour Performed by Indian Officers and Soldiers during the period from 1860 to 1925''  by P P Hypher, Army Department 1927 printed at Simla, is available on the [http://search.fibis.org/frontis/bin/aps_browse_sources.php?mode=browse_components&id=708&s_id=213  FIBIS database] as a series of many pdf files to download. Depending on your browser, you may need to locate the files in your downloads folder. Contents: The Indian Order of Merit 1860-1913 pages 1-178; IOM 1914-1925 p 230-491; The Victoria Cross p 179; The Military Cross p 187; Foreign Decorations p 210. Includes details of the actions which led to the awards.
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:There is a previous book ''Deeds of Valour of the Indian Soldier which won the Indian Order of Merit, during the period from 1837 to 1859'' by PP Hypher 1925 (of which only 500 copies were printed.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160111031158/http://www.dnw.co.uk/auction-archive/prices-realised/results.php?auction_id=73&layout=detailed&offset=1600&limit=80 DNW auction 7 December 2005]</ref>)  Available at the [[ British Library]], BLL01012490851 and the [[National Army Museum]].
 
*[http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=IOR/L/MIL/7/17250  Collection 425/95 Operations in East Africa: reports of engagements, honours and rewards IOR/L/MIL/7/17250 1914-1919] British Library Digitised Manuscripts. Awards to both British and Indian soldiers.
 
*[http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=IOR/L/MIL/7/17250  Collection 425/95 Operations in East Africa: reports of engagements, honours and rewards IOR/L/MIL/7/17250 1914-1919] British Library Digitised Manuscripts. Awards to both British and Indian soldiers.
 
*[http://archive.org/stream/withindiansinfra00will#page/346/mode/2up  List of ‘Promotions and Rewards']  page 347-382 ''With the Indians in France'' by Sir James Willcocks 1920 Archive.org
 
*[http://archive.org/stream/withindiansinfra00will#page/346/mode/2up  List of ‘Promotions and Rewards']  page 347-382 ''With the Indians in France'' by Sir James Willcocks 1920 Archive.org
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*[https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.210111 ''List of Honors Awarded to the Indian Army August 1914 to August 1921'']  Published 1931. Issued 1930. Public  Library of India Collection  on Archive.org
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*[https://books.google.com.au/books?id=I-wSAAAAYAAJ&pg=RA6-PA1 "East India (Troops and Police)"] Correspondence relative to the grant of the Medal to the Troops and Police employed in Suppressing the Mutiny and Rebellion in the Bombay Presidency. Ordered to be printed  17 May 1865 by the House of Commons. With Medal Rolls. Google Books. This book is catalogued in Google Books as ''Parliamentary Papers, House of Commons and Command, Volume 38''
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==

Revision as of 09:10, 20 April 2019

The medals article has details of medals awarded for various military campaigns. Most of the nominal medal rolls for these awards are at the British Library. Many of the rolls are reprinted in books on the open access shelves. Details of the India Office Records' reference numbers can be found at Your Archives - Medal Rolls in the India Office Library.

FIBIS resources

See also

The National Archives, Kew, England

Research Guides

WO 100 Medal Rolls

The National Archives records WO 100 Medal Rolls are available to download free of charge as pdfs. These records are available on the pay site Ancestry, (refer below) but those who do not have access to Ancestry, (or if Ancestry has transcribed the name in the roll incorrectly, or omitted the record[1]), may find the downloads useful. They are large pdfs, which require a broadband connection . For full details refer the National Archives advice page Digital microfilm

The records are mainly in respect of British Army regiments, although there are some in respect of the Indian Army. Some medals do not appear to have rolls in the WO 100 records, and appear to be only available in the India Office records at the British Library, refer above.

Some medals, whose rolls generally are part of WO 100, were issued by the Government in India to British Army soldiers still serving in India. It is unclear whether all these medal recipients are included in the WO 100 records, although some appear to be.[2]

The catalogue entry is WO 100 Campaign Medal and Award Rolls (General Series) The following subseries have been noted , following the order of the National Archive’s Discovery catalogue

WO 102 Medal Rolls

The majority of the National Archives records Long Service and Good Conduct Awards, Registers: WO 102 are available to download free of charge as pdfs. The records in WO 102/1-24 are available as downloads, while the records WO 102/25-35 have not been digitised. The records are Registers of candidates noted for, and recipients of, the Long Service and Good Conduct awards between 1831 and 1953. They are large pdfs, which require a broadband connection . For details about the connection, refer the National Archives advice page Digital microfilm

ADM 171 Naval Medal Rolls

The National Archives records ADM 171 Admiralty, and Ministry of Defence, Navy Department: Medal Rolls 1793-1995 are available to download free of charge as pdfs. These records are available on the pay site Ancestry, (refer below) but those who do not have access to Ancestry may find the downloads useful. They are large pdfs which require a broadband connection. For full details refer the National Archives advice page Digital microfilm

  • These records include ADM 171/62 1915-1952. Naval General Service Medal: including clasp for Persian Gulf 1909-1914; clasp for Iraq 1919-1920; clasp for North West Persia 1920. The clasp for Persian Gulf is known to include Royal Indian Marine recipients.

First World War

Medal Index Cards

  • The National Archives research guide 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 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.
  • 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.
Note. There are known to be some accidental omissions from the Ancestry database, including one large batch.[4]
Note
  • There are some Medal Index Cards for Indians belonging to the British Army. Lascars in the Royal Artillery (see Gun Lascar), and Inland Water Transport, Royal Engineers have been noted, together with some soldiers in Indian Artillery Mountain Batteries.
  • The Medal Index Cards appear to only contain some of the medal entitlements for soldiers, (both European and Indian), in the Indian Army. Some medals, such as the War Medal and the Victory Medal were issued by the Government of India.[5] Generally these are not included in the Medal Index Cards.

Medal Rolls

  • WO 329. The Medal Rolls for some records may contain information additional to that in the Medal Index Cards.
Catalogue reference: WO 329 War Office and Air Ministry: Service Medal and Award Rolls, First World War includes a free download Index and Key to War of 1914-1918 medal rolls. This guide was written prior to the current catalogue, and the relationship between the original index references and the modern WO 329 are described here [6]
The medal rolls for the Indian Army in this series include British War Medal and Victory Medal: officers and other ranks WO 329/2384-2391, Officers WO 329/2303 - Described at item level, WO 329/2304,W0 329/2347-2352; 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2939 (part of) WO 329/2940, WO 329/2941; Territorial Force War Medal: Officers: WO 329/3272- Described at item level.
For soldiers who were in Volunteer regiments in India pre WW1, see Calcutta Volunteer Battery for more details of medals to this Battery which may be classified according to the original Volunteer regiment the soldier came from.
Note: The WO 329 medal rolls available at the National Archives appear to only contain some of the medal entitlements for soldiers in the Indian Army. It appears that some of the medals may have been issued in India but although the the British Library appears to have a medal roll for the 1914-1915 Star, it is unclear what rolls for other medals are available. Refer "British Library records" below.
The medal rolls are available on the pay site Ancestry. Transcription of some/all of the WO 329 medal rolls are available on the pay site "Naval and Military Archive". See External links below.

Details inscribed on the medals

The regimental particulars inscribed on British War and Victory Medals are those held on first disembarkation in a Theatre of War. The rank is highest attained provided it was held in a Theatre of War or overseas prior to 11-11-18.[7]

For First World War Medals, millions of which were issued, there was plenty of potential for errors in the inscriptions, given the many different clerical steps involved.[8]

Merchant seamen

Eligible Merchant seamen and officers were entitled to British War Medal and the Mercantile Marine Medal. There are Medal Index Cards available in the National Archives series BT 351/1/1, BT 351/1/2 and MT 9/1404. Refer Research Guides, above for a Search facility. Relevant records may be downloaded for a fee.

Members of the Indian Mercantile Marine were also eligible for the above medals[9], but it seems probable these medals were issued by the Government of India, and do not appear in the National Archives records.

British Library records

As stated above, many of the medal rolls are reprinted in books on the open access shelves at the British Library.

Note: Use the British Library Archives and Manuscripts Search if you cannot access the following links.

Catalogue references are

  • Medal Rolls IOR/L/MIL/5/42-141 1799-1911 with links to the sub categories. (These records are those covered in the "Your Archives" link above, but the catalogue references are given again, as the accompanying information may be slightly different)

Additional to the catalogue references for Medal Rolls IOR/L/MIL/5/42-141 the following list contains both medal roll catalogue references and some catalogue references which do not specifically mention rolls but which may possibly contain medal rolls, listed (approximately) according to date of the military action.

IOR/L/PS/20/H143 1917. Roll of rewards and promotions of officers and men of the Indian Army and departments, and of Royal Artillery and Royal Engineer officers and men attached to Indian units, serving in the undermentioned forces:- France (A) East Africa, including Cameroons (B) Mesopotamia (D) Egypt, including Sudan (E) Gallipoli, including Salonica (G) Indian Frontier Indian area, including Aden, Perim, Somaliland, Gulf of Oman, and China Up to and including "London Gazette" dated 11th May 1917 and "Indian Gazette" dated 3rd February 1917 [?London: India Office, 8th edn, 1917].
IOR/L/MIL/14/237-238. War Rewards to the Indian Army, 1915-1921. Printed roll of rewards and promotions appearing in the London Gazette and Gazette of India.
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/2416. List of awards granted to Indian officers, non-commissioned officers & men & followers of the Indian Army & Imperial Service Troops etc, in all theatres during the Great War. Simla: AG's Branch, 1923 (478 pages)
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/2417. List of honours awarded to the Indian Army August 1914 to August 1921. Calcutta: AG in India for Indian War Memorial Committee, 1931. This List is available online (note spelling in actual title is List of Honors), and was also the basis for a reprint edition, (with some amendments), refer below.

The Gazette of India, 1864-1947, and other Government Gazettes IOR/V/11 may be a possible source of information. For some online editions, see Gazette of India online.

Medal Rolls for Indian Native Troops

The information in respect of Medal Rolls IOR/L/MIL/5/42-141 1799-1911 states that the names of Indian recipients rarely appear (except, however, in L/MIL/5/87-103). These latter records are detailed Your Archives - Medal Rolls in the India Office Library, which also lists a few entries such as L/MIL/5/60 Nominal rolls of Indian Army native troops. 1870-1878.

The National Archives, Kew medal roll WO 100/99 China, refer above, contains some Indian Officers of the 24th Punjabis, and even some Indian soldiers.[10]

For details of some medals awarded to Indian troops in the Boer War, see External links below.

Publications containing Medal Rolls

  • Published works: British & Commonwealth Orders Decorations and Medals northeastmedals.co.uk
  • The Delhi Durbar 1903: A Complete Roll and Index of Recipients by Peter Duckers and Ian McInnes, was published in 2002
  • The Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 to the British Army compiled by Peter Duckers was published c 1999 and is available at the British Library
  • Honours and Awards Indian Army 1914 – 1921. Facsimile reprint JB Hayward & Son, London 1979 and 1986, (the latter is stated to include some amendments made by the publisher), originally published in 1931 in Calcutta as Roll of Honour Indian Army 1914-1921. The original publication is probably that available at the British Library under the title List of honors awarded to the Indian Army August 1914 to August 1921, published 1931. The latter 1931 publication is available online, refer Historical books online, below.
  • Reward of Valor: The Indian Order of Merit, 1914-1918 by Peter Duckers was published in 2004 (first published 1999). The 1999 edition is available at the Imperial War Museum, London. However, see P P Hypher's 1927 book available online below, which includes content relating to the Indian Order of Merit, 1860-1925.
  • The Indian Distinguished Service Medal by Rana Chhina. Details: Hardcover: 359 pages Publisher: InvictaIndia (2001) ISBN-10: 8187642009 ISBN-13: 978-8187642008 "The definitive study …which contains a detailed list of all those who were awarded the medal". [11] Available at the British Library.

Books currently available

Books currently available (November 2012) which have been noted:

External links

  • The Fee Paying Website "Ancestry" (allows a free search) now hosts
    • 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". Note there are some known omissions[1], or names may be transcribed incorrectly. Campaigns in India are included - but not WWI or WWII medal and award rolls. WWI medal information is available in the following collections.
    • 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. There are also some accidental omissions.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • UK, Naval Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1972 Based on the National Archives records ADM 171. "The rolls include medals awarded for British campaigns and service in Europe, India, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and elsewhere during the height of the British Empire and into the 20th century. This database also includes medal rolls from the First and Second World Wars".
    • See later entry for the London Gazette.
  • findmypast. Fee paying website.
    • "Silver War Badge Roll 1914-1920", located under Armed forces & conflict/First World War. Transcriptions only. Images are available on Ancestry.
    • "British Army, Indian Volunteer Force Medal Awards 1915-1939", located under Armed forces & conflict/ Medal rolls and honours.The information for each transcript was extracted from the Indian Army Orders by Kevin Asplin. Although titled British Army, these awards actually appear to be Indian Army.
    • See later entry for the London Gazette.
  • Anglo Boer War.com Select Forum- Main Forum- Medals and awards- Indian Contingent, for information about some of the Indian troops sent to South Africa, and the medals awarded.
  • Naval and Military Archive. A pay website associated with Naval and Military Press. Includes "Campaign Medal Rolls of the Great War", transcribed from National Archives Medal Rolls, for 1914 Star, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-20, Victory Medal 1914-19, Territorial Force War Medal 1914-19. Silver War Badge records are also available. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
  • Medal Roll for India General Service Medal with clasps 1919-1935: RAF personnel. Surnames A-Brymer only. Includes the Squadrons present. html version pdf version naval-military-press.com. Retrieved 9 August 2014
  • The [London] Gazette Official Public Record for the U.K. Free Search for gallantry awards for both officers and other soldiers. Search tips: include full stops after initials, and if the name includes an apostrophe, follow this by a space. [13]
Some data from the London Gazette is available online elsewhere, where the Search facilities may be easier to use (Free Search, pay to view) :
Ancestry includes the database "The London Gazette (London, England), 1825-1962" (located under Newspapers & Periodicals), but notes there are random gaps in this collection.
findmypast includes the database "The London Gazette, Supplements August 1914 - January 1920" (Located under Armed forces & conflict/Medal rolls and honours), which also includes promotions and Battle Despatches

Historical books online

  • Deeds of Valour Performed by Indian Officers and Soldiers during the period from 1860 to 1925 by P P Hypher, Army Department 1927 printed at Simla, is available on the FIBIS database as a series of many pdf files to download. Depending on your browser, you may need to locate the files in your downloads folder. Contents: The Indian Order of Merit 1860-1913 pages 1-178; IOM 1914-1925 p 230-491; The Victoria Cross p 179; The Military Cross p 187; Foreign Decorations p 210. Includes details of the actions which led to the awards.
There is a previous book Deeds of Valour of the Indian Soldier which won the Indian Order of Merit, during the period from 1837 to 1859 by PP Hypher 1925 (of which only 500 copies were printed.[14]) Available at the British Library, BLL01012490851 and the National Army Museum.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 almaboy. Another Crimea medal roll check Victorian Wars Forum 08 December 2017. Retrieved 09 December 2017.
  2. ↑ See the discussion in blackwell, peter et al. india generl service medal afghanistan 1919 Great War Forum 5 March 2019 et al. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  3. ↑ Chapter Six, last page British Military Medals: A Guide for the Collector and Family Historian by Peter Duckers. 2nd edition 2013 Google Books
  4. ↑ MBrockway Ancestry MIC dataset - where have all the Beards gone?! Great War Forum 15 February 2018. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  5. ↑ charlie962 MIC indian army Lt J F Petrie North Waziristan Militia Great War Forum 20 March 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  6. ↑ aussienoel WO 329 Medal Rolls - Index Download Great War Forum 6 August 2014. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  7. ↑ Upton, Andrew. 2nd Liutenant C.F.Moore - which unit? Great War Forum 13 January 2017. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  8. ↑ Russ T. Serial numbers on the Medal Roll Index Card and Medal Rolls not the sa… Great War Forum 04 July 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  9. ↑ The Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914 – 1918 defence.gov.au
  10. ↑ Cassandra. Indian troops in the Boxer Rebellion, 1900 Victorian Wars Forum 10 September 2018. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
  11. ↑ Moreman, Tim Indian DSM Great War Forum 12 February 2014 Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  12. ↑ Johno7439. india generl service medal afghanistan 1919 Great War Forum 6 March 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  13. ↑ Guest (previously Martin G) et al. London Gazette Black Belts Great War Forum 19 February 2016 et al. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  14. ↑ DNW auction 7 December 2005

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