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Leonard James Saunders

In memory of:

Private Leonard James Saunders

October 21, 1917

Military Service

Service Number:

766696

Age:

26

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Pioneers

Division:

"C" Coy.

Additional Information

Born:

January 16, 1891

Son of James and Emily Saunders, of Brighton, England; husband of Agnes M. G. Saunders, of 4, Laurier Avenue, Toronto.

Commemorated on Page 322 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

YPRES RESERVOIR CEMETERY
Belgium

Grave Reference:

I. H. 71.

Location:

The YPRES RESERVOIR CEMETERY is located to the North West of the town. From the station turn left and drive along M.Fochlaan to the roundabout, turn right and go to the next roundabout. Here turn left into M.Haiglaan along for 300 meters and turn right into M.Plumerlaan. The YPRES RESERVOIR CEMETERY is on the right hand side, approx 200 meters along.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram November 1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram November 1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram November 1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram November 1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram November 1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram December 1917. Submitted for the Project Operation Picture Me
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  • Photo of Leonard James Saunders– 123rd Battalion (Royal Grenadiers) Canadian Expeditionary Force

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    Photo of Leonard James Saunders – 123rd Battalion (Royal Grenadiers) Canadian Expeditionary Force

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