Alfred William Saunders | |
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Born | Dublin, Ireland | 16 January 1888
Died | 22 May 1930 Te Awamutu, Waikato, New Zealand | (aged 42)
Buried | Te Awamutu Cemetery, Waikato, New Zealand |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1915–1927 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Royal Field Artillery No. 60 Squadron RAF |
Battles / wars | World War I • Gallipoli campaign • Western Front |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Captain Alfred William Saunders DFC (16 January 1888 – 22 May 1930) was an Irish flying ace of the First World War, credited with twelve aerial victories.[1] He remained in the RAF post-war, serving until 1927.