Regimental number | 810 |
Place of birth | Glenferrie Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Bricklayer |
Address | 8 Rathmines Grove, Auburn, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, J W Pearson, 8 Rathmines Grove, Auburn, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 23rd Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Light Trench Mortar Battery |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Servicce Medal 'Work from September 1917 to February 1918.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For conspicuous ballantry and devotion to duty during the period September, 1917, to February, 1918. His coolness under fire, tireless energy, cheerful spirit and conscientious work have been of the greatest value. This N.C.O. has had an unbroken record of 2 1/2 years'excellent service with the Brigade.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |