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[80th division]

Hello, I apologize if this has been discussed before but would a soldier whose sole entitlement is a Silver War Badge still have a Medal Index Card? Or would one have to go to the SWB rolls to learn if the soldier was dismissed under King's Regulations 392.

Does sole entitlement to a SWB mean that the soldier only saw home service or was it possible to go overseas and only qualify for a SWB?

Thanks for any information.

Regards,

Joseph

[LarsA]

A SWB would normally mean that a MIC would exist for the SWB. It would not be possible to serve overseas in a TOW and qualify only for the SWB and not a medal.

/Lars

[80th division]

Thanks for the quick reply which answers my questions!

Best wishes,

Joseph

[centurion]

LarsA, on 23 June 2012 - 08:37 PM, said:

A SWB would normally mean that a MIC would exist for the SWB. It would not be possible to serve overseas in a TOW and qualify only for the SWB and not a medal.

/Lars

No he could have an SWB card and not an MIC. I had a Great Uncle who had an SWB card but no MIC
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In theory he could serve in India and not have an MIC as Indai was overseas but not for the most part a TOW

[LarsA]

Normally, a card like that would be indexed among the MICs in my experience.

Lars.

[CGM]

Just a reminder - The UK SWB records can be accessed on Ancestry now.

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