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William PEARSON

Regimental number480
Place of birthDudley England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationDriver
Address6 Fisher Street, Dudley, Worcestershire, England
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinSister, Mrs Louisa Nox, 6 Fisher Street, Dudley, Worcestershire, England
Enlistment date26 January 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll25 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Corps School
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'Work at Broodseinde on 4 October 1917.'
Recommendation date: "14 October 1917

Mention in Corps Routine Orders


Recommendation date: 31 October 1917"

FateReturned to Australia 25 February 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry. During the attack at BROODSEINDE on 4th October, 1917, this N.C.O.'s work was remarkable. He perfomre dthe duties of an Officer, and during the consolidation his services were of the utmost assistance. He displayed remarkable coolness under fire and all his Company speak in glowing terms of his cheerfulness and courage in the work he performed.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76
Date: 23 May 1918

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