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Ernest Albert PEARSON

Regimental number385
ReligionChurch of Christ
OccupationSalesman
AddressAscot Vale, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, William Pearson, 120 Epsom Road, Ascot Vale, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date5 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name37th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/54/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 3 June 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Lieutenant
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Flying Corps Depot
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2nd Lieutenant


Unit: Australian Flying Corps
Promotion date: 1 April 1919

FateReturned to Australia 3 May 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'At ARMENTIERES on 2nd January, 1917, he displayed great courage during a heavy enemy bombardment. He carried a despatch to the Battalion on the left along the flank line, and although knocked over by a shell, he succeeded in delivering his despatch and returning with a reply. On his return he was found to be suffering from shell shock, and had to receive medical attention.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116
Date: 25 July 1917

Family/military connectionsCousin: R3353 Pte James Arthur Pearson WHITE, 43rd Bn, killed in action, 10 October 1917.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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