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We remember Harry James Sanders
We remember Harry James Sanders
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Helen Adelaide Sanders
Source:7611529
1st July 1884
1886
sibling
Elsie Sanders
Source:7611529
15th April 1886
1888
1891
location
20 Noel Rd, Edgbaston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7611569
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Hilda Sanders
Source:7611529
15th January 1893
1895
sibling
Victor Gordon Sanders
Source:7611529
23rd May 1895
1900
sibling
Edgar Sanders
Source:7611529
16th September 1900
1901
location
188 Monument Road Edgbaston Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7611550
31st March 1901
1903
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8702041
1903 - 1905
1911
employment
Chartered Accountant Clerk
Source:7611529
2nd April 1911
1911
location
35 Westfield Road Edgbaston Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7611529
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Source:8702041
1914
1914
location
35, Westfield Road, Edgbaston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6994825
3rd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
210
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
14th Battallion
Source:5509210
6th September 1914 - 17th September 1915
1915
commission
Regular
Source:5508956
17th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
London Regiment
3/24th ("The Queens)
Source:5509210
17th September 1915 - 3rd June 1916
1916
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
London Regiment
1/24th
Source:5509210
3rd June 1916 - 1st July 1917
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5508920
November 1916
1917
service
British Army
Lieutenant
London Regiment
1/24th
Source:5509210
1st July 1917 - 1st November 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Sussex Regiment
52nd (GRAD)
Source:3893236
1st November 1917 - 22nd April 1918
1918
service
British Army
Captain
London Regiment
1/24th (The Queens)
Source:5509210
22nd April 1918 - 11th January 1919
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5508920
September 1918
1919
service
British Army
Major
London Regiment
1/24th (The Queens)
Source:5509210
12th January 1919 - 27th February 1919
1922
marriage
Winifred A Motion
Source:8815602
1922
1922
children
Patricia Sanders
Source:8815602
9th November 1922
1939
location
Ormuzdale Beech Road , Reigate, Surrey
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8815602
29th September 1939
1969
death
Nr Battle, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:5508920
Source:5510227
1st April 1969
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry James |
| Initials | HJ |
| Last Name | Sanders |
| Source | 3893236 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 188 Monument Road Edgbaston Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 20 Noel Rd, Edgbaston, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 35 Westfield Road Edgbaston Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 35, Westfield Road, Edgbaston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd September 1914 | |
| Ormuzdale Beech Road , Reigate, Surrey | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | London Regiment | 3/24th ("The Queens) | 2nd Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | London Regiment | 1/24th | 2nd Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | 210 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 14th Battallion | Private | |
| British Army | London Regiment | 1/24th | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | London Regiment | 1/24th (The Queens) | Captain | ||
| British Army | London Regiment | 1/24th (The Queens) | Major | ||
| British Army | Royal Sussex Regiment | 52nd (GRAD) | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Sanders | daughter | 9th November 1922 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Farrell | mother | ||
| Henry William Sanders | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Adelaide Sanders | sister | 1st July 1884 | |
| Elsie Sanders | sister | 15th April 1886 | |
| Hilda Sanders | sister | 15th January 1893 | |
| Victor Gordon Sanders | brother | 23rd May 1895 | |
| Edgar Sanders | brother | 16th September 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred A Motion | wife | 1922 |
Media
Media
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ObituaryObituary Harry James Sanders (from Queens Royal Regiment West Surrey newsletter)
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A Company 3 Platoon 14th RWRMembers of A Company 3 Platoon 14th Royal Warwickshire Regiment (Birmingham Pals)Contributed by:
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Photo circa 1915Photo taken by my grandfather while training with the 14th battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment either at Sutton Park, near Birmingham or at Wensleydale, Yorkshire. Harry James Sanders is on the right of the photo - my grandfather knew him as Hal.Contributed by:
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, BirminghamContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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14th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment No 3 Platoon "A" CompanyMore about 14th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment No 3 Platoon "A" Company
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Colonels of the Queens Royal Surreys | Andrew10867 | |
| Death Index | Andrew10867 | |
| Award of Military Cross | Andrew10867 | |
| Award of Distinguished Service Order | Andrew10867 | |
| Commission to 2nd Lieutenant | Andrew10867 | |
| Promotion to Acting Captain | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Daily Mail November 22, 1916 | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Daily Post 04 September 1914 | Andrew10867 | |
| 1939 Register | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Obituary | Andrew10867 | |
| KES Roll of Service | Andrew10867 | |
| A Company 3 Platoon 14th RWR | Andrew10867 | |
| Service Record | Andrew10867 | |
| Photo circa 1931 | Andrew10867 | |
| Photo circa 1915 | Andrew10867 | |
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 | |
| MC and DSO | Andrew10867 |
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