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Catalogue description War Office: Indian Army: Independence Medal and Pakistan Medal
| Reference: | WO 434 |
|---|---|
| Title: | War Office: Indian Army: Independence Medal and Pakistan Medal |
| Description: |
This series contains records relating to medals awarded to individuals serving in the pre-partition Indian Army |
| Date: | 1947 |
| Arrangement: |
The records are arranged in alphabetical order |
| Legal status: | Public Record(s) |
| Creator: |
War Office, 1857-1964 |
| Physical description: | card(s) |
| Dimensions: | 14cm x 10cm |
| Physical condition: | Several cards have some tears and torn edges |
| Access conditions: | Records not yet transferred |
| Immediate source of acquisition: |
Ministry of Defence |
| Accruals: | No further accruals are anticipated. |
| Administrative / biographical background: |
The records were created by the War Office at the time of the partition of India. As such they are a unique record of honours and awards to personnel serving in the pre partition Indian army at the time of its demise. |
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