Austin Lyman Saunders
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| Austin Lyman Saunders | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1880-02-13 Paisley |
| Died | 1916-07-10 |
| Occupation | Soldier |
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Austin Lyman Saunders (13 February 1880 – 10 July 1916 (aged 36)) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Port Arthur in the Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment). Saunders died on active service during the First World War.[1]
Early life
Saunders was born at Paisley on 13 February 1880, the son of Edward Saunders and Agnes J. H. Saunders.[1]
Service
Saunders enlisted at Port Arthur and served as a captain in the Army, Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) (52nd Bn.).[1]
Death
Saunders was killed in action on 10 July 1916, aged 36. He is commemorated at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery (grave reference IX. A. 13.).[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Austin Lyman Saunders", Canadian Virtual War Memorial, Veterans Affairs Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada).