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Ernest SAUNDERS

Regimental number989
Place of birthOakleigh Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressWarrenheip, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, William Saunders, Warrenheip, Victoria
Enlistment date4 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name39th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/56/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 27 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll39th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 January 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 6340 Pte Charles Francis SAUNDERS, 8th Bn, killed in action, 20 September 1917.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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