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We remember Victor Gordon Sanders
We remember Victor Gordon Sanders
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Helen Adelaide Sanders
Source:7606362
1st July 1884
1886
sibling
Elsie Sanders
Source:7606362
15th April 1886
1888
sibling
Harry James Sanders
Source:7606362
19th September 1888
1893
sibling
Hilda Sanders
Source:7606362
15th January 1893
1895
1895
location
20 Noel Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5498150
23rd May 1895
1900
sibling
Edgar Sanders
Source:7606362
16th September 1900
1901
location
188 Monument Rd, Edgbsaton, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7606370
31st March 1901
1909
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:5500599
1909 - 1912
1911
location
35 Westfield Road Edgbaston Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7606362
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Brassfounder
Thos Sanders Ltd
Ladywood, Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:5500459
1914 - 1960
1914
location
35, Westfield Road, Edgbaston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6994824
3rd September 1914
1914
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:5500980
8th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
211
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
14th Battalion
Source:5500726
8th September 1914 - 28th April 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5500980
21st November 1915 - 28th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
17th Battalion
Source:5500980
29th April 1916 - 30th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Machine Gun Corps
Source:5500980
1st October 1916
1916
commission
Temporary
Source:5515328
23rd November 1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5500980
15th May 1917 - 11th January 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Tank Corps
Source:5515193
24th May 1918
1923
marriage
Elsie Dibble
Source:5498326
28th June 1923
1923
location
26 White House, Blackwell, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5498326
28th June 1923
1939
location
34 Saint Marys Road , Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8815597
29th September 1939
service
British Army
Captain
Tank Corps
6th Tank Battalion ('F' Battalion)
Source:5500980
1978
death
Ravenscourt Nursing Home Droitwich Worcestershire
United Kingdom
Source:5498561
6th September 1978
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Victor Gordon |
| Initials | VG |
| Last Name | Sanders |
| Source | 3893992 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 188 Monument Rd, Edgbsaton, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 20 Noel Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 23rd May 1895 | |
| 26 White House, Blackwell, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 28th June 1923 | |
| 34 Saint Marys Road , Birmingham, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 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 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 211 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 14th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 17th Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | Machine Gun Corps | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Tank Corps | 6th Tank Battalion ('F' Battalion) | Captain | ||
| British Army | Tank Corps | Lieutenant |
Family
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 | |
| Harry James Sanders | brother | 19th September 1888 | |
| Hilda Sanders | sister | 15th January 1893 | |
| Edgar Sanders | brother | 16th September 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Dibble | wife | 28th June 1923 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-08 | 5'10" |
Media
Media
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Victor Gordon SandersI believe the uniform he is wearing is that of the 6th Tank Battalion in which he served between 1917 and 1919
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Marriage CertificateMarriage Certificate Victor Gordon Sanders and Elsie Smith (nee Dibble)Contributed by:
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Photo August 1915This a photograph taken of my grandfather while training with No 3 Platoon 14th Royal Warwickshire Regiment (Birmingham Pals) at Wensleydale, Yorkshire in August 1915Contributed by:
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KES Roll of ServiceService records of old boys of King Edwards School BirminghamContributed by:
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A Company 3 Platoon 14th RWRMembers of ! Company 3 Platoon 14th Royal Warwickshire Regiment (Birmingham Pals)Contributed 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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Men and women of WarwickshireMore about Men and women of Warwickshire
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Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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14th Battalion Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about 14th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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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 | ||
| Birmingham City Battalions 1914-1918 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Employers Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service Record | Andrew10867 | |
| Promotion Temp Lieutenant 24 May 1918 | Andrew10867 | |
| Promotion Acting Captain 18 Oct 1918 | Andrew10867 | |
| Relinquish acting Captain 18 Jan 1919 | Andrew10867 | |
| Relinquish Commission 3 Nov 1921 | Andrew10867 | |
| Commission Temp 2nd Lieutenant 24 Nov 1916 | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Daily Post 04 September 1914 | Andrew10867 | |
| 1939 Register | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Victor Gordon Sanders | Andrew10867 | |
| Birth Certificate | Andrew10867 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Andrew10867 | |
| Death Announcement | Andrew10867 | |
| Photo August 1915 | Andrew10867 | |
| Thos Sanders Roll of Honour | Andrew10867 | |
| KES Roll of Service | Andrew10867 | |
| A Company 3 Platoon 14th RWR | Andrew10867 |
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