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We remember Ernest Saunders
We remember Ernest Saunders
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Charles
Source:8750691
1878
1882
sibling
John T
Source:8750691
1882
1884
sibling
Caroline
Source:8750691
1884
1886
1901
location
White Dyke, Hailsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8750691
31st March 1901
1910
children
Ernest Robert
Source:8750693
1910
1910
marriage
Elizabeth Smith
Source:8750688
1910
1911
location
Compton, Sackville Road, Hailsham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8750693
2nd April 1911
1917
service
British Army
Private
50631
Suffolk Regiment
2nd Bn.
Source:8492901
22nd May 1917
1917
death
Died of wounds
Source:7238221
Source:8750686
22nd May 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Plot XXV, Row D Grave 17A
Source:8492901
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Saunders |
| Source | 3906943 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compton, Sackville Road, Hailsham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| White Dyke, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 50631 | Suffolk Regiment | 2nd Bn. | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Robert | son | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Saunders | mother | ||
| Thomas Saunders | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles | brother | 1878 | |
| John T | brother | 1882 | |
| Caroline | sister | 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Smith | wife | 1910 |
Media
Media
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Suffolk Regiment Cap BadgePrivate Saunders would have worn a cap badge similar to this one.
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Remembered with HonourPrivate Saunders is buried in the Etaples Military Cemetery, France.Contributed by:
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Hailsham War MemorialErnest Saunders is commemorated on Hailsham's war memorial.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Boys'SchoolPrivate E Saunders is commemorated on the memorial plaque at his former school.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Parish ChurchErnest Saunders is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside St Mary's Parish Church, Hailsham.Contributed by:
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Herstmonceux Parish ChurchPrivate E Saunders, Suffolks, is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside All Saint’s Parish Church, Herstmonceux.Contributed by:
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Herstmonceux War MemorialErnest S Saunders is commemorated on the memorial plaque outside Herstmonceux Village Hall.Contributed by:
John72644
Communities
Communities
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Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial Board
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Hailsham Parish Church Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Parish Church Memorial Board
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hailsham Parish Magazine | John65615 | |
| The Heroes of Hailsham | John72644 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk Regiment Cap Badge | John65615 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John65615 | |
| Hailsham War Memorial | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Boys'School | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Parish Church | John65615 | |
| Ernest Saunders | John72644 | |
| Herstmonceux Parish Church | John72644 | |
| Herstmonceux War Memorial | John72644 |
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