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Sidney Smith William SAUNDERS

Regimental number1916
Place of birthBarraba New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressMyall Downs, Delungra, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, Robert Saunders, Myall Downs, Delungra, New South Wales
Enlistment date8 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name35th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/52/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on 4 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll35th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 12 June 1919
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Given name Sidney Smith
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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