Stephen Saunders

Brigadier Stephen Saunders (1947 – 8 June 2000), the British military attaché in Athens, was murdered on 8 June 2000 by motorcycle gunmen who were members of Revolutionary Organization 17 November (N17).

He was attacked while driving through Athens traffic on his way to work at the British Embassy, Athens at 7:48 am.

The investigation that followed led to an unprecendented level of co-operation between Greek and UK Police services.

Following a lengthy investigation, members of the N17 terrorist organisation were arrested and brought to trial.

Since 2001 St. Catherine’s British Embassy School in Athens has been awarding the Stephen Saunders Award for Good Citizenship. This anual award to commemorate Brigadier Saunders, is given the to pupil who receives the most votes from his or her peers and members of the school staff, for their outstanding contribution to the life of the school, its society and the support of others.