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Norman Harry SAUNDERS

Regimental number294
Place of birthRoma, Queensland
SchoolToowoomba Grammar School, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStudent
Address'Miome', Roma, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Height5' 10"
Weight133 lbs
Next of kinFather, Harry Hine Saunders, 'Miome,' Roma, Queensland
Previous military serviceServed in the Senior Cadets.
Enlistment date21 August 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateKilled in Action 12 October 1916
Age at death19
Family/military connectionsBrother: 1661 Pte Claude Ernest SAUNDERS, 2nd Australian Stationary Hospital, returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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