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We remember William Saunders
We remember William Saunders
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1914
enlistment
Coventry
United Kingdom
Source:8759668
29th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Driver
506
4th South Midland (Howitzer) Brigade
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8759668
29th August 1914
1918
marriage
Dorothy Beatrice Griffiths
Source:8759668
11th July 1918 - 19th February 1919
service
British Army
Driver
840344
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3910229
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Saunders |
| Source | 3910229 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 840344 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 506 | 4th South Midland (Howitzer) Brigade | Royal Field Artillery | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Saunders | mother | ||
| Alfred Saunders | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Beatrice Griffiths | wife | 11th July 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-29 | 5'5" |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Paul3986 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Saunders | Paul3986 | |
| William Saunders | Paul3986 | |
| William Saunders | Paul3986 | |
| 4th South Midland (Howitzers) Brigade RFA | Paul3986 | |
| William Saunders | Paul3986 | |
| William Saunders | Paul3986 |
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