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We remember William Henry Saunders
We remember William Henry Saunders
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Alfred Saunders
Source:9211503
9th April 1883
1886
sibling
Lucy E Saunders
Source:9211486
1886
1887
sibling
Ellen Saunders
Source:9211488
1887
1889
sibling
Edward Saunders
Source:9211490
26th March 1889
1894
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:9211477
31st March 1901
1901
location
Kensworth Road, Studham, Beds
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9211477
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:9211474
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Labourer on Farm
Studham
United Kingdom
Source:9211474
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Kensworth Road, Studham, Beds
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9211474
2nd April 1911
1917
service
British Army
Private
29372
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
1st/8th (Territorial) Battalion
Source:9211467
6th October 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9211471
7th October 1917
enlistment
Luton
United Kingdom
Source:9211467
service
British Army
Private
45339
Suffolk Regiment
15th Battalion
Source:9211497
1917
death
Killed in Action
or near Broodseinde, Ypres
Belgium
Source:7436310
Source:9211467
7th October 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Stone 27. Panel 23 to 28 and 163A
Source:7436310
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Saunders |
| Source | 9211492 |
| First Names | William Harry |
| Initials | WH |
| Source | 9211492 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensworth Road, Studham, Beds | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Kensworth Road, Studham, Beds | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 45339 | Suffolk Regiment | 15th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 29372 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 1st/8th (Territorial) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Saunders | mother | ||
| Alfred Saunders | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Saunders | brother | 9th April 1883 | |
| Lucy E Saunders | sister | 1886 | |
| Ellen Saunders | sister | 1887 | |
| Edward Saunders | brother | 26th March 1889 |
Media
Media
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William Saunders his siblings and motherA photo of William Saunders (back left), his brother Edward (back right) their sisters Lucy (seated left) and Ellen - Nellie - (standing) and their mother Emily (seated right). Edward's cap badge is that of the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, so the photo was taken between 16th December 1916 and 2nd October 1917. William's cap badge is of the Suffolk Regiment.
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Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 1Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where William Saunders is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 2Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where William Saunders is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 3Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where William Saunders is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 4Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where William Saunders is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Royal Warwickshire Regiment Cap BadgeRoyal Warwickshire Regiment Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by William Saunders.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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1st/8th Battalion Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about 1st/8th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, BelgiumMore about Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
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"We must still have faith." Men and Families mentioned in Mrs Sue Whitman's letter to her husband JoeMore about "We must still have faith." Men and Families mentioned in Mrs Sue Whitman's letter to her husband Joe
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The Saunders Brothers of StudhamMore about The Saunders Brothers of Studham
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Janes, Stanbridge, Halsey and SaundersMore about Janes, Stanbridge, Halsey and Saunders
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| British armed forces and overseas births and baptisms Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Soldiers Died in the Great War | Jane31029 | |
| Register of Soldiers' Effects | Jane31029 | |
| Medal and Award Roll | Jane31029 | |
| CWGC Casualty Record Brother Alfred | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Brother Edward | Jane31029 | |
| Roll of Honour Studham Bedfordshire | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Saunders his siblings and mother | Jane31029 | |
| Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Royal Warwickshire Regiment Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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