Name
Norman Dale(s) Saunders
Conflict
First World War
Date of Death / Age
22/12/1917
31
Rank, Service Number & Service Details
Sapper
146766
Royal Engineers
96th Field Company
Awards: Service Medals/Honour Awards
Not Yet Researched
Cemetery/Memorial: Name/Reference/Country
BOIS-GUILLAUME COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
B. 4B.
France
UK & Other Memorials
Letchworth Town Memorial
Pre War
Only son of Walter J. and Maria Saunders, of Letchworth, Herts. Lived "Aveland", 332 Norton Way, Letchworth, Herts. Worked for J T Openshaw & Co as a carpenter. Was a scout master.
Wartime Service
Wounded 1/12 with shattered leg. Decided not to amputate. Parents sent for, arrived a few hours too late. Died in Hospital on 23rd December of Septic Poisoning.
Additional Information
Mother broke her arm post war in Citizen.
Acknowledgments
Dan Hill, Janet Capstick, Jonty Wild
