| Regimental number | 4588 |
| Place of birth | Myamyn Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Timor Street, Warrnambool, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs K Saunders, Timor Street, Warrnambool, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 57th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At PETILLON during the period from 19th to 22nd July, 1916, Corporal SAUNDERS, by his example and his own splendid efforts, was responsible for the recovery of at least 30 men from "NO MAN'S LAND". He was probably the first man in this portion of the line who went out to aid and bring in the wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
