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William George Saunders

In memory of:

Serjeant William George Saunders

November 13, 1916

Military Service


Service Number:

7738

Force:

Army

Unit:

Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry

Division:

2nd Bn.

Citation(s):

Military Medal

Additional Information


Commemorated on Page 573 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

REDAN RIDGE CEMETERY No. 3
Somme, France

Grave Reference:

B . 13.

Location:

Beaumont-Hamel is a village about 24 kilometres south of Arras and the Redan Ridge Cemeteries (Nos. 1, 2 and 3) are situated to the north of the village. Using the D919 from Arras to Amiens you will drive through the Villages of Bucquoy, Puisieux then Serre Les Puisieux (approximately 20 kilometres south of Arras). On leaving Serre Les Puisieux, 700 metres further along the D919, turn left onto a small lane and continue for 1.4 kilometres. A CWGC signpost on the right hand side will lead you to Redan Ridge cemeteries.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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