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We remember William Edward Saunders
We remember William Edward Saunders
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1903
sibling
Jack Boulder Saunders
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1903
1904
sibling
Edward Harper Saunders
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1904
1915
employment
Miner
Boulder, Western Australia
Australia
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27th February 1915
1915
enlistment
Kalgoorlie Western Australia
Australia
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27th February 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
2421
4th Australian Field Ambulance
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27th February 1915
1917
dates
Age 26
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21st August 1917
1917
death
Died of wounds
3rd Australian Casualty Clearing Station
France
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21st August 1917
burial
Brandhoek, Flanders
Belgium
I.D.37.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edward |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Saunders |
| Source | 8382779 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2421 | 4th Australian Field Ambulance | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Bertha Kirsch | mother | ||
| Edward Harper Saunders | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Boulder Saunders | brother | 1903 | |
| Edward Harper Saunders | brother | 1904 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-02-27 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-02-27 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Brandhoek New Military Cemetery No. 3Burial site for Private 2421 William Edward Saunders
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Albany War MemorialAlbany, Western Australia. Memorial dedicated to all the local men and women who served and died in WW1 and later in WW2.
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Kathy30586
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Brandhoek New Military Cemetery No. 3 | Kathy30586 | |
| Albany War Memorial | Kathy30586 |
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