| Surname: | Pearson |
| Initials: | W |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/6693 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 20/10/1914 to 10/4/1916. Formerly Pte. 2 East Lancashire Regiment. No. 6837. Enlisted 1/9/14 age 35.8 years, born Fassington, Cumberland, occupation Fireman, home address: 3 Union Street, Ramsbottom, Lancashire. Regiment. Formally served in the 5 East Lancashire Transferred to MFP 31/1/17. Served Home 31/8/14 to 18/10/14, France 19/10/14 to 10/4/16, Home 11/4/16, to Class Z Reserve 13/3/19. 27/1/15 Awarded 10 days Field Punishment No.1, drunk and stealing a bottle of wine. 21/3/16 L/Cpl reverts to Pte, drunkenness. 31/1/1917 transferred to MFP for duty in Southern Command, served with MFP in D Bristol area, Bath, formerly 3 East Lancashire Regiment, No.6857. 5/10/1902 married Betsy Ann Brooks at Ramsbottom, Lancashire. Paid the sum of £2 on Heaton Park No.1 Discharge Centre acquittance roll 12/2/1919. Info from Pension Index Cards:- 3/MP/4475. Pearson, William Henry, MFP, P/6693, A/L/Cpl, 13/3/19 to discharge, born 1876, married, 8 Union Street, Ramsbottom, Lanc's, 14/3/19 pension commenced, disability Injury to back, Hernia and weak legs, attr. 40%. Also:- PWP. Pearson, William Henry, MFP, P/6693, East Lanc's Regt, 7293, 3/MP/445, 13/3/19 to discharge, DEAD 2/10/28, 3 union Street, Ramsbottom, Lanc's, Stamp: AD - , at 11/- from 14/3/19 till further notice, Chelsea No. Z/Misc,910, received 7/4/19. William Henry Pearson. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 29252 Page: 7704 Aug. 3, 1915) |
| Citation: | Citation, France & Flanders. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in rendering first aid and carrying in wounded under heavy rifle and shell fire, and under circumstances requiring the greatest courage and determination. Awarded as No. 6837 Pte. W H Pearson, 2 East Lancashire Regiment. |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 29200 Page: 5996 June 22, 1915) |
| Citation: | France & Flanders. Awarded as No. 6837 Pte W H Pearson. 2 East Lancashire Regiment. |
| Decoration: | Russian Medal of St George 4th Class (London Gazette: 29275 Page: 8514 Aug. 25, 1915) |
| Citation: | Awarded as No. 6837. Pte. William Henry Pearson, 2 East Lancashire Regiment. |