John Charles Pearson

[Peridot]

Hi All

The above is my wife's great uncle and was killed in action in December 1917. Does anyone know anything about him as she does not seem to be able to find out any details. I haven't checked her sources of reference but did say what to look for and that seems to have drawn a blank.

Thanks

Peridot

[GraemeClarke]

Peridot

There are 2 on the SDGW, one died 5/4/18 and the other 19/12/15 so I presume its the latter

John Charles Pearson. Private 7732, 1st Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry.

Born Much Birch, Hereford

Enlisted Preston

Killed in action

Medal Index card states drafted overseas 10/9/14 and confirms he is deceased.

Cant seem to find him on Commonwealth War Graves though, still looking.

Does the address seem correct ?

Graeme

[Malcolm]

http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_detail...casualty=451297

listed under I C not J C

Aye

Malcolm

[GraemeClarke]

FOUND HIM

He's under I.C. Pearson, thats why

PEARSON

Initials: I C

Nationality: United Kingdom

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: King's Shropshire Light Infantry

Unit Text: 1st Bn.

Age: 29

Date of Death: 19/12/1915

Service No: 7732

Additional information: Husband of Margaret Pearson, of 82, Wellington St., Preston.

Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead

Grave/Memorial Reference: I. Q. 6.

Cemetery: LA BRIQUE MILITARY CEMETERY No.2

Is this him ?

Graeme

NB A photo finish Malcolm !!

[Peridot]

Thanks Graeme and Malcolm-the Preston connection is correct and this is the correct man. He had a brother Edward who survived the War and was mentioned in Despatches and was in the Army Veterinary Corps. We have the War Diary for that but haven't been able to trace the London Gazette entry tho having a reference.

Thanks again.

Peridot