Contacts
Charlie
Saunders (1941-1950)
Charlie Saunders joined the Army as a boy soldier straight from school. Enlisting in the 9th Lancers he was quite naturally taught to ride. The Lancers also taught him to be a musician, playing the clarinet, saxophone and flute. In 1924 Charlie left the Army and joined the Southampton Borough Police. In 1930 he was posted to the Mounted Branch and probably the most famous picture of him is riding 'Warrior' leading the Old Contemptibles Association Church Parade in 1935. This is the last picture of Warrior who died shortly afterwards. Charlie played in the band for several years and it was to him that Chief Constable Tarry turned when he decided to re-form the band shortly after taking command of the Force. The band was initially reconstituted as a small dance band under his baton. Retiring from the Force in 1950, he died in March 1976.
Charlie Saunders joined the Army as a boy soldier straight from school. Enlisting in the 9th Lancers he was quite naturally taught to ride. The Lancers also taught him to be a musician, playing the clarinet, saxophone and flute. In 1924 Charlie left the Army and joined the Southampton Borough Police. In 1930 he was posted to the Mounted Branch and probably the most famous picture of him is riding 'Warrior' leading the Old Contemptibles Association Church Parade in 1935. This is the last picture of Warrior who died shortly afterwards. Charlie played in the band for several years and it was to him that Chief Constable Tarry turned when he decided to re-form the band shortly after taking command of the Force. The band was initially reconstituted as a small dance band under his baton. Retiring from the Force in 1950, he died in March 1976.
