| Regimental number | 5760 |
| Place of birth | Sheffield, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Weight | 120 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs H Fiddler, 96 Wentworth Street, Sheffield, England |
| Previous military service | Yes 3 years Royal Navy deserted but pardoned on joining R.A.N. 1 1/2 Royal Aust Navy discharged. (broke leave services no longer required |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Thomas PEARSON and Henrietta HIDGEL |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Konig Frederick August', 20 June 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 6 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 28 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 46 |
| Place of burial | Wagga Wagga Monumental Cemetery, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SLINN Ernest |