Service records online
Most of the South African War service records for soldiers in this database have now been digitised and are available by searching the Archives New Zealand Archway website.
Most of the South African War service records for soldiers in this database have now been digitised and are available by searching the Archives New Zealand Archway website.
Daniel George SAUNDERS born 1879 BELFAST (now PORT FAIRY) VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA son of Robert & Rosa SAUNDERS.
Married Emma Maude GARLAND 1903, deserted his wife & three children, divorced 1913. Married Edith Janet HAWKINS 1914.
Yes I believe so. Daniel also known as 'Jerry' served in the Boer War, World War I and World War II. He married Edith Janet Hawkins in 1914. George fought on Gallipoli in World War I with the Auckland Infantry Regiment who were the first New Zealand unit to land on Gallipoli. Belived to have retired at the age of 78 in 1954.
Is this George Saunders bach owner of Rangitoto Island
The forgotten soldier who was the last nzdf armed sentry on duty at Islington Bay controlled mine base 1950 ?
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