Commemorated: | |||
| 1. Memorial: | Arquata Scrivia Communal Cemetery Extension | I. B. 13. | |
| 2. Book: | The (1921) Masonic Roll of Honour 1914-1918 | Pg.134 | |
| 3. Memorial: | The (1940) Scroll - WW1 Roll of Honour | 47B GQS | |
Awards & Titles: | British War Medal Victory Medal Territorial War Medal | ||
Family :
Son of John Harry and Alice Sanders, of Cedar House, Essex Rd., Enfield, Middx.Service Life:
Campaigns:
- The First World War 1914-1918, World-wide.
| Unit / Ship / Est.: Royal Army Ordnance Corps |
| Action : Italy (1914-1918) |
Following the collapse of the Italian Front in late 1917 a number of British Divisions were sent to Italy to support and stabilise the Italian effort. In March 1918, XIV Corps (the 7th, 23rd and 48th Divisions) relieved Italian troops on the front line between Asiago and Canove, the front being held by two divisions with one division in reserve on the plain. The French held the line to the left, with the Italians to the right.
The front was comparatively quiet until the Austrians attacked in force from Grappa to Canove in the Battle of Asiago (15-16 June 1918). The Allied line was penetrated to a depth of about 1,000 metres on 15 June but the lost ground was retaken the next day and the line re-established. Between June and September, frequent successful raids were made on the Austrian trenches.
In October, the 7th and 23rd Divisions were sent to the Treviso area of the River Piave front. The 48th Division, which remained in the mountains as part of the Italian Sixth Army, played an important part in the Battle of Vittorio Veneto (24 October-4 November 1918) in which the Austrians were finally defeated. By late 1918 the danger had passed and many of the British troops returned to the Western Front.
Detail :
Formerly a Private in the Honourable Artillery Company, Service No. 780 before gaining a commission in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps.
In France from 23rd December 1917.
Probate SANDERS John Harry the younger of Cedar House Essex-road Enfield Middlesex lieutenant R.A.O.C. died 19 January 1919 in Italy Administration (with Will) London 23 Octobe to Beatrice Alice Mary Sanders spinster Effects £696 3s. 4d. Also confirmed in the Scottish National Probate Index.
Masonic :
| Type | Lodge Name and No. | Province/District : |
|---|---|---|
| Mother : | King Alfred No. 2945 E.C. | Middlesex |
Initiated | Passed | Raised |
10th June 1910 | 13th December 1910 | 10th February 1911 |
Director of Ceremonies
"Died Active Service [...] 1919."
Source :
The project globally acknowledges the following as sources of information for research across the whole database:
- The Commonwealth War Graves Commission
- The (UK) National Archives
- Ancestry.co.uk - Genealogy, Family Trees & Family History online
- ugle.org.uk - The records of the United Grand Lodge of England including the Library and Museum of Freemasonry
Additional Source:
- Founder Researchers : Paul Masters & Mike McCarthy
- Researcher : Bruce Littley