| Regimental number | 9961 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Telegraphist |
| Address | 14 Chapel Street, Marrickville, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, A D Pearce, 42 Prospect Street, Moore Park, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Reinforcement 13 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Divisional Signal Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work at Bellicourt on 29 September 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For devotion to duty in the operations at BELLICOURT on 29th September, 1918. 2/Corporal PEARCE with two Sappers established and maintained communication often under heavy shell-fire. The Group Switch-board carried the lines of four Field Artillery Brigades and the American Infantry and Tank Corps. By their indefatigable devotion to duty and disregard of personal safety, patrolling lines under heavy shell fire they succeeded in maintaining continuous communication throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
