| 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 |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
