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We remember Reginald Arthur Saunders
We remember Reginald Arthur Saunders
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1908
education
Bedford Modern School
Bedford
United Kingdom
Source:9019987
1908 - 1909
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:9046513
1911
1911
employment
Clerk
Source:9046513
1911
1911
location
10 Regent's Park Road St Pancras
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9046513
1911
1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
7th London Brigade
Source:9196518
4th July 1914
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery and Royal Flying Corps
Source:9379305
April 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:3909601
1st July 1915
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9019980
14th January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Field Artillery and Royal Flying Corps
Source:9019983
1916
service
British Army
Private
Inns of Court Officers Training Corps
Source:9196518
1916
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:9019983
14th March 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Reginald Arthur |
| Initials | RA |
| Last Name | Saunders, |
| Source | 9019980 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Regent's Park Road St Pancras | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Inns of Court Officers Training Corps | Private | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | 7th London Brigade | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery and Royal Flying Corps | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery and Royal Flying Corps | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Saunders | mother | ||
| Arthur Saunders | father |
Media
Media
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Bedford Modern School WW1 MemorialCapt Reginald Arthur Saunders, MC, was educated at Bedford Modern School 1908 - 1909 and appears on this memorial.
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Headstone of Capt RA Saunder MCLa Clytte Military Cemetery, Belgium.
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing alumni and staff serving. R A Saunders appears as "Lieutenant, 7th London Brigade, R.F.A (T)."Contributed by:
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Royal Field Artillery Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this was worn by soldiers serving in the RFA.Contributed by:
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Royal Flying Corps Cap BadgeA cap badge similar to this was worn by those serving with the Royal Flying Corps.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military CrossMore about Recipients of the Military Cross
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Bedford Modern School - Roll of Honour. IWM War Memorial Ref No. 7635More about Bedford Modern School - Roll of Honour. IWM War Memorial Ref No. 7635
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Royal Artillery honours & awards Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| British Army, Royal Artillery War Commemoration Book, 1914-1918 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| British Army, Royal Artillery officer deaths 1850-2011 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette - Pte R A Saunders appointed 2Lt, 1914 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Award of MC, 1916 | Alexander119331 | |
| Great Britain, Royal Aero Club Aviators’ Certificates, 1910-1950 R A Saunders | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Modern School WW1 Memorial | Alexander119331 | |
| Headstone of Capt RA Saunder MC | Alexander119331 | |
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 | |
| Royal Field Artillery Cap Badge | Alexander119331 | |
| Royal Flying Corps Cap Badge | Alexander119331 |
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