Surname: | Pearson |
Initials: | W F |
Rank: | Lance Corporal |
Army Number: | P/2143 |
Notes: | MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First serve abroad (3) Egypt, 4/5/1916 to 3/3/1918. 12/5/1918 discharged. Info from pension index cards:- Pearson,William Firth, MFP, P/2143, 12/5/18 discharged, born 1875, married, 51 Rydall Street, Holbeck, Leeds. 13/5/8 pension for malaria. Also:- Pearson, William Firth, MFP, P/2143, 12/5/18, 51 Rydall Street, Holbeck, Leeds, Stamp:- Ad. 8/5/18 at 27/6 from 13/5/18 to 26/5/18, Chelsea no. VV50.1267, received 10/5/18. William Firth Pearson. |
Decoration Record: | |
Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/61 May 2, 1918) |
Citation: | Badge No. 365463. Enlisted 6/10/1915 discharged 12/5/1918. Army order 265 of 1917, Sec D. Age 42years 5months. Served abroad. |