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We remember Arthur Richard Careless Sanders
We remember Arthur Richard Careless Sanders
Timeline
Timeline
1877
awards
Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George
Other War Service Award
Source:6968887
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6968887
awards
Legion of Honour France
Other War Service Award
Source:6968887
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6968918
service
British Army
Brigadier General
Royal Engineers/Commands and Staff
Source:9001994
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:6968894
20th September 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:9001994
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Richard Careless |
| Initials | ARC |
| Last Name | Sanders, |
| Source | 9001994 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Engineers/Commands and Staff | Brigadier General |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George | Other War Service Award | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Legion of Honour France | Other War Service Award | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Cramer | mother | ||
| Richard Careless Sanders | father |
Media
Media
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Silver figure presented to Mrs SandersSilver snare drummer which was given to the widow of Bridgadier General Sanders by the officers and men of the Essex Regiment. Inset, is a pencil sketch of Arthur Richard Careless Sanders
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Five Points Cemetery, LechelleFive Points Cemetery in Lechelle, Pas de Calais, where Arthur Richard Careless Sanders is buried.Contributed by:
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Decorations and Medals Brig Gen A R C SandersDecorations and medals awarded to Temporary Brigadier A R C SandersContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Royal United Services Institute Roll of HonourMore about Royal United Services Institute Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | David1424 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Orders, Decorations and Medals of A R C Sanders | Anne1202 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver figure presented to Mrs Sanders | Anne1202 | |
| Five Points Cemetery, Lechelle | Anne1202 | |
| Decorations and Medals Brig Gen A R C Sanders | Anne1202 |
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