Arthur Saunders: Ipswich's Victoria Cross Hero

[@thresagraham8181]

Brilliant, I love that you put these stories out here, so interesting and very important, in my opinion. Your research is awesome. Many thanks 🌺🌼✌️

[@MarkByrne1965]

A very heart-warming story. It’s great that little stories like these haven’t been lost in wars so big. They are as important, if not more so, than those of leaders and ‘heroes’ that are constantly on repeat on TV. Inspiring. RIP Arthur 🙏

[@alittlebitofhistory]

One of the reasons I did it, when you see the VC covered on TV its generally the same 6 or 7 recipients or battles that are covered over and over, while men like Arthur and others from this region have been forgotten.

[@MarkByrne1965]

@@alittlebitofhistory You are doing those people proud, and yourself 👏👏👏

[@elviramcintosh9878]

Thank you, if you hadn't produced this program, we would have never known about this remarkable and courageous man.

[@susannaude8514]

A fine man he was.

[@jackiep691]

Amazingly brave man .thanks for keeping his memory alive .

[@christinethornhill]

Well done upon reaching 1, 000 subscribers 👍🏼 Currently listening to this , and very good it is, too .

[@mauricedavis8261]

That's a soldier, great job Sgt & Lt...serving 16 plus myself, I know a thing or two at least about soldiering, excellent episode!!!🙏👍😎

[@charlesclager6808]

A man of rare qualities with few equals.

[@davidbrown6039]

Very interesting, good to hear he got recognised by his local community and former comrades.

[@mauricedavis8261]

To a soldier, the respect of your comrades is, and I can't stress this enough, is very important...I'm from a different era and country but much respect for a honorable man!!!🙏💖😎

[@theresawilson2647]

This man was a true hero. I really enjoyed this one. I'm going back and watching all this channel's videos and I haven't been disappointed yet. 👍👍👍

[@julieblackstock8650]

fantastic

[@paulosbourne3131]

A very brave man

[@nevem5010]

Beautiful, thank you ❤️.

[@ITFNBiteBayKon]

I live just around the corner from where he used to live in Ipswich, see his blue plaque quite a bit.

[@keithwinters3031]

Good to hear East Anglian stories. Place names and towns all recognisable.

[@matthewferro4449]

Norwich is a region of heroes! I must travel there and visit.

[@alittlebitofhistory]

Every region has its heroes I'm just doing my bit to bring attention to the overlooked ones. P.S I'd be careful saying Ipswich is a part of Norwich personally :)

[@matthewferro4449]

My apologies

[@alittlebitofhistory]

@@matthewferro4449 Nothing to apologise for its just a bit of local banter, Norwich and Ipswich are friendly rivals

[@matthewferro4449]

@@alittlebitofhistory thanks. I do hope to visit the region someday.

[@beebeelicious]

What a great life 💜

[@donjones3824]

He was a hero decorated with the highest distinction but somehow I don’t think Arthur would have thought he was any different from most young men of his generation. God knows how we would fair if we are ever to depend on the generation today. Our government and military are scared of being called names, let alone dodging all kinds of indiscriminate death coming at them furiously from a determined enemy!

[@alittlebitofhistory]

Its a valid point but older generations have always looked down on the ones coming after them, I remember a man I use to know who fought in the 2nd World War telling of when he came home he was in his local pub and older man came over to the table where he and his friends were sitting and flat out told them they were soft and wouldn't have lasted 5 minuets in the trenches.