Catalogue description War Office: Indian Army: Honours and Decorations, British Officers

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Reference: WO 432
Title: War Office: Indian Army: Honours and Decorations, British Officers
Description:

This series contains records relating to honours and decorations awarded to British officers serving in the Indian Army during and after the Second World War. The series extends up to the partition of India in 1947

Date: 1939-1945
Arrangement:

The records are arranged in alphabetical order

Held by: The National Archives, Kew
Legal status: Public Record(s)
Language: English
Creator:

War Office, 1857-1964

Physical description: 3 card(s)
Dimensions: 14cm x 10cm
Physical condition: Several cards have some tears and torn edges
Access conditions: Open unless otherwise stated
Immediate source of acquisition:

From 2021 Ministry of Defence

Accruals: This series is accruing.
Administrative / biographical background:

The War Office created these documents to record British officers who received honours and decorations whilst serving in the pre-partition Indian Army during the Second World War.

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