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Donnie · 04-09-2008, 10:12 AM

Hi,

If your man died in 1932 he would still have been eligable to wear his medal ribbons up until that point. WW1 medals ussualy being issued in the early 1920's. This may be of interest to you to explain the IGS:http://www.northeastmedals.co.uk/britishguide/india_general_service_1908.htm

The medal index card shows he was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal which would not tie in with the photo as your man only has the British War Medal. His entitlement also shows he didnt serve in a warzone until after 1916. His MIC explains that he was discharged either due to wounds or ill health caused by military service because he was awarded a Silver Wound Badge which was forwarded by a Colonial Officer?......when was your man born? I dont think this is your chap, try and find one to an Indian Regiment with only a BWM.

Hope this all helps, Donnie

P.S. The MIC is to a British West Indies Regiment. And i think that unless you were an Officer you were likely to be Black?

04-09-2008, 10:12 AM	#22 (permalink)
Donnie A Chosen Man Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England Posts: 509	Hi, If your man died in 1932 he would still have been eligable to wear his medal ribbons up until that point. WW1 medals ussualy being issued in the early 1920's. This may be of interest to you to explain the IGS:http://www.northeastmedals.co.uk/britishguide/india_general_service_1908.htm The medal index card shows he was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal which would not tie in with the photo as your man only has the British War Medal. His entitlement also shows he didnt serve in a warzone until after 1916. His MIC explains that he was discharged either due to wounds or ill health caused by military service because he was awarded a Silver Wound Badge which was forwarded by a Colonial Officer?......when was your man born? I dont think this is your chap, try and find one to an Indian Regiment with only a BWM. Hope this all helps, Donnie P.S. The MIC is to a British West Indies Regiment. And i think that unless you were an Officer you were likely to be Black? __________________ *Swift & Bold* My website www.freewebs.com/dswgreatwar Dedicated to all of my family who fought and fell Last edited by Donnie; 04-09-2008 at 10:53 AM.