Arthur Frederick Saunders

Arthur Frederick Saunders
Born22 April 1878
Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Died30 July 1947 (aged 69)
Ipswich, United Kingdom
Buried
Ipswich Borough Crematorium
AllegianceUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
 British Army
Years of service1895–1910 (Navy)
1914–16, 1940–44 (Army)
RankPetty officer (Navy)
Sergeant (Army)
Service number3/10133
UnitRoyal Navy
Suffolk Regiment
Home Guard
Battles / warsFirst World War
AwardsVictoria Cross

Sergeant Arthur Frederick Saunders VC (22 April 1878[1][2] – 30 July 1947) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

  1. ^ National Archives 1939 Register TNA-R39-6611-6611F-020
  2. ^ National Archives Naval Service Records ADM 188-295-178481