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We remember Bernard Robertson Saunders
We remember Bernard Robertson Saunders
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Francis Bouderie Saunders
Source:8709324
1891
1894
birth
Newcastle on Tyne, Northumberland
United Kingdom
Source:8792512
Source:8709310
27th January 1894
1897
sibling
Margaret Therese Saunders
Source:8709310
1897
1900
sibling
Rosalind Saunders
Source:8709310
1900
1901
location
24 Percy Park road, Tynemouth, Northumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8709324
31st March 1901
1907
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8706017
1907 - 1910
1911
location
13 Vernon Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8709310
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Source:8706017
August 1914
1914
commission
Source:8706040
October 1914
1917
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
2/6th Battalion
Source:8957772
5th September 1917
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8706052
October 1917
1924
marriage
Barbara Joyce Haddon
Source:8792516
1924
1939
location
60 Dorney Syke Ings , Eton, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8792512
29th September 1939
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:3906448
1960
death
Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8709360
Source:8709366
5th March 1960
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Bernard Robertson |
| Initials | BR |
| Last Name | Saunders |
| Source | 3906448 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Vernon Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 24 Percy Park road, Tynemouth, Northumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 60 Dorney Syke Ings , Eton, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 2/6th Battalion | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Coles Saunders | father | ||
| Marie Therese Saunders | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Therese Saunders | sister | 1897 | |
| Rosalind Saunders | sister | 1900 | |
| Francis Bouderie Saunders | brother | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Joyce Haddon | wife | 1924 |
Media
Media
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, BirminghamContributed by:
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Acting Capt Bernard Robertson SaundersFrom Birmingham Mail October 19, 1917Contributed by:
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Captain Bernard R SaundersWith thanks to the Imperial War museum collection: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205388282
Contributed by:
Andrew10867
Communities
Communities
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Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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2nd/6th Battalion Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about 2nd/6th 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Middleton on sea burial registers | Andrew10867 | |
| Probate | Andrew10867 | |
| 1939 Register | Andrew10867 | |
| History of the 2/6th The Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Alun44477 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A soldier of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment | David1424 | |
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 | |
| Acting Capt Bernard Robertson Saunders | Andrew10867 | |
| Capt Bernard R Saunders | Andrew10867 | |
| Military Cross | Andrew10867 | |
| Captain Bernard R Saunders | Andrew10867 |
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