| Regimental number | 1213 |
| Place of birth | Gawler South Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Saunders, Stawell, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 9 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, G Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |