| Regimental number | 700 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Broken Hill New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Mining engineer |
| Address | c/o H K Paine, Kadina, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Grace Ford Pearson, c/o H K Paine, Kadina, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | LSGT |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF26 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF26 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29354 (5 November 1915); 'Commonwealth Gazette', No. 12 (27 January 1916). Unspecified 'Work near Polygon Wood on 20 September 1917.' Military Cross 'Work near Villers-Bretonneux on 7-8 August 1918.' Recommendation date: Bar to Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as intelligence officer during an attack. He followed up the attack to collect identifications and information early, sending the results to battalion headquarters without delay. He then took charge of a company, and with three men disposed of the crews of five howitzers, capturing the guns and sixteen prisoners. His prompt courage and determination had a most inspiring effect on his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross and Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
