Lives of the First World War
Discover, explore and remember millions of personal stories from the First World War
We remember Ferdinand Ward Saunders
We remember Ferdinand Ward Saunders
Timeline
Timeline
1917
marriage
Fortune Graham
Source:6190645
1917 - 25th January 1918
service
British Army
Private
18782
Reserve Cavalry
Source:3907624
service
British Army
Private
18782
Welsh Regiment
Source:3907624
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps
Source:3907624
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps
35th Sqadron
Source:9430302
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:6190641
25th January 1918
burial
Somme
France
IV. D. 4.
Source:9430302
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ferdinand Ward |
| Initials | FW |
| Last Name | Saunders |
| Source | 3907624 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 18782 | Reserve Cavalry | Private | ||
| British Army | 18782 | Welsh Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | Royal Flying Corps | Second Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | 35th Sqadron | Lieutenant |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune Graham | wife | 1917 |
Media
Media
previous
next
-
-
InscriptionLieutenant Ferdinand Ward Saunders is commemorated on the Roll of Honour in the chapel at St John's College, Houghton, South AfricaContributed by:
DR117137
Communities
Communities
-
South Africans buried elsewhere or mentioned on a memorialMore about South Africans buried elsewhere or mentioned on a memorial
-
St John's College Houghton, Roll of Honour.More about St John's College Houghton, Roll of Honour.
Evidence
Evidence
IWM is not responsible for the content of external websites. Please note that some sources will require payment to view.
Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | William11428 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | William11428 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | DR117137 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South African War Graves Project | DR117137 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Family photos | Mandy153112 | |
| Inscription | DR117137 |
Stories
Stories
{{warning}}
No related stories were found.
-
{{story._source.description[0].value | trim:50}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.certainty.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.iso | displayDate}}
More about {{story._source.summary_title}}
We remember Ferdinand Ward Saunders
Also remembered by 3 people
