Researching the British side of my family, I came across the British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards and found many members listed.  As I have mentioned before, and as I will mention many times again, it is important to know what you are reading to get the full picture.

One of the index cards, listed SWB list under Medals.  Now acronyms vary depending on the context, so I checked in Ancestral Trails by Mark D. Herber for some answers.  SWB stands for Silver War Badge issued to service personnel who had been honorably discharged due to wounds or sickness during WWI.

I also learned about the 1914 Star campaign medal, also known as the Mons Star, awarded to those who served with the British Expeditionary Force in France or Belgium between the outbreak of war in August 1914 and 22 November 1914.

Finding photos of these medals issued to family members has helped get a better understanding of those individuals and their military service.