World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Ipswich, England, he served as a Sergeant in the 9th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment, British Army. On September 26, 1915, at the Battle of Loos, France, when his officer had been wounded in the attack, Sergeant Saunders took charge of two machine guns and a few men. Although wounded himself, he closely followed the last four charges of another battalion and rendered every possible support. Later when the remains of the battalion which he had been supporting had been forced to retire, he stuck to one of his guns, continued to give clear orders and with continuous fire covered the retirement. For most conspicuous bravery, he was awarded the Victoria Cross. During World War II, he served in England's Home Guard. He died at age 68 in Ipswich, England.
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Ipswich, England, he served as a Sergeant in the 9th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment, British Army. On September 26, 1915, at the Battle of Loos, France, when his officer had been wounded in the attack, Sergeant Saunders took charge of two machine guns and a few men. Although wounded himself, he closely followed the last four charges of another battalion and rendered every possible support. Later when the remains of the battalion which he had been supporting had been forced to retire, he stuck to one of his guns, continued to give clear orders and with continuous fire covered the retirement. For most conspicuous bravery, he was awarded the Victoria Cross. During World War II, he served in England's Home Guard. He died at age 68 in Ipswich, England.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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