Regimental number | 385 |
Religion | Church of Christ |
Occupation | Salesman |
Address | Ascot Vale, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, William Pearson, 120 Epsom Road, Ascot Vale, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 37th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps Depot |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: Australian Flying Corps Promotion date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
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: |
Family/military connections | Cousin: 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 |