| Regimental number | 1661 |
| Place of birth | Roma, Queensland |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Chemist's assistant |
| Address | Roma, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 8.75" |
| Weight | 139 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, H H Saunders, Roma, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Served in the 11th Infantry, Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Convalescent Depot, Harefield Park, London |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/84/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Australian Stationary Hospital |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 294 Lance Corporal Norman Harry SAUNDERS, 31st Bn, killed in action, 12 October 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Wounded in action, Bullecourt, France; taken prisoner of war. Repatriated to England from Holland, 20 January 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to War Service. |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Mt Thompson Crematorium, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SAUNDERS Claude Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
