Alfred William Saunders
Alfred William Saunders | |
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| Born | 16 January 1888 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 22 May 1930 (aged 42) Te Awamutu, Waikato, New Zealand |
| Buried | Te Awamutu Cemetery, Waikato, New Zealand |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | 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. He remained in the RAF post-war, serving until 1927.