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We remember Frederick John Saunders
We remember Frederick John Saunders
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1881
location
Cleveden Villa, Trewsbury Road, Sydenham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9596774
1881
1891
location
Cleveden, Trewsbury Road, Sydenham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9596742
1891
1895
enlistment
Royal Naval College, Greenwich
United Kingdom
Source:7633676
1st February 1895
1895
service
Royal Navy
2nd Lieutenant
Royal Naval College
Source:7633676
1st February 1895 - 1st January 1896
1896
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Chatham Division
Source:7633676
1st January 1896 - 3rd May 1901
1900
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7633676
1900
1900
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7633676
29th November 1900
1902
marriage
Muriel Tod
Source:9597096
31st July 1902 - 18th May 1908
1913
marriage
Muriel Tod
Source:7633676
12th September 1913
1914
service
Royal Navy
Captain
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Source:7633676
1st July 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Major
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Chatham Division
Source:7633676
1st July 1914 - 30th May 1916
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7633676
13th January 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Colonel (Temporary)
Royal Naval Division
Anson Battalion
Source:7633676
30th May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
By shellfire whilst going up a communication trench toward the front line, in readiness for an attack on the following day.
Ancre Valley
France
Source:9001981
Source:9597798
12th November 1916
burial
Beaumont Hamel, Somme
France
II. E. 9.
Source:9001981
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick John |
| Initials | FJ |
| Last Name | Saunders, |
| Source | 9001981 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveden Villa, Trewsbury Road, Sydenham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Cleveden, Trewsbury Road, Sydenham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Chatham Division | Lieutenant | ||
| Royal Navy | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Captain | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Chatham Division | Major | ||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval College | 2nd Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Division | Anson Battalion | Lieutenant Colonel (Temporary) |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Saunders | father | ||
| Elizabeth Saunders nee Griffin | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muriel Tod | wife | 12th September 1913 | |
| Muriel Tod | wife | 31st July 1902 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | David1424 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Steve64587 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Steve64587 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Steve64587 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Steve64587 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales, Civil Divorce Records, 1858-1916 | Steve64587 |
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