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We remember William Cory Sanders
We remember William Cory Sanders
Timeline
Timeline
1868
1916
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9235107
31st May 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Engineer Commander
HMS AJAX
Source:8686491
31st May 1916
1933
death
Bexhill, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8686491
27th August 1933
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Cory |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Sanders, |
| Source | 9235107 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | HMS AJAX | Engineer Commander |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Obituary Sep 1933Obituary of Engineer Rear Admiral William Cory Sanders including brief details of WW1 record including service in HMS AJAX throughout war
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Distinguished Service OrderDistinguished Service Order, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Sanders.
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Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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HMS Ajax at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Ajax at the Battle of Jutland
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Distinguished Service Order at the Battle of JutlandMore about Distinguished Service Order at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Cory Sanders: certificate as Chief Engineer, Royal Navy | Gerry59140 | |
| Plymouth Baptism Register | Gerry59140 | |
| Distinguished Service Order | Trevor65535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Obituary Sep 1933 | Gerry59140 | |
| Distinguished Service Order | Vincent96527 |
Stories
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