William James SAUNDERS

Regimental number2780
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionBaptist
OccupationMotor driver
AddressSans Souci, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinWife, Mrs Elizabeth Mary Ruth Saunders, 'Almyra', Rocky Point Road, Sans Souci, New South Wales
Enlistment date29 February 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll12 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name53rd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/70/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 7 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll53rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 25 August 1917