| Regimental number | 1600 |
| Place of birth | Bathurst New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Ironworker |
| Address | Railway Crescent, Arncliffe, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Amy Pearce, Railway Crescent, Arncliffe, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At BROODSEINDE RIDGE east of YPRES from 9th to 13th October, 1917, No. 1600 Private PEARCE came specially under notice for his excellent work at all times in the capacity of guide and runner. He was constantly out under extremely heavy shell fire carrying messages to the front line in daylight, displaying an utter contempt for snipers who were very active at times, and in so doing he enabled touch to be maintained with the Companies in the line when it was found impossible to maintain a telephone line to them. This man displayed conspicuous courage and willingness throughout the whole operation and also rendered valuable assistance to the incoming Battalion in directing their guides when they were at fault in the intense darkness, undoubtedly saving them from casualties. I consider his splendid courage and devotion to duty worthy of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
