Of Saunders' children, one of his sons followed him into the Army, and four of his daughters married soldiers. His son Christopher portrayed him in a 1978 episode of the television series The Sullivans.
In Saunders' family, one of his sons took up arms and joined the Army, while four of his daughters tied the knot with military personnel. His son Christopher played him in a memorable 1978 episode of the popular TV show The Sullivans.