| Regimental number | 24/1167 |
| Address | c/o S Pearce, Union Street, Foxton |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, William Pearce, Ashley Villa, Great Cheverell, Devizes, Wiltshire, England |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 2nd Battalion, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| D Company, 2nd Bn, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, embarked on board five ships: HMNZT 'Mauganui', HMNZT 31 'Tahiti', HMNZT 32 'Aparima', HMNZT 33 'Navua', and HMNZT 34 'Warrimoo'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Corporal |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 27 |
| Place of burial | No known grave |
| Commemoration details | Grevillers (New Zealand) Memorial, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Father: William Pearce, 'Leostan', Wick Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, England |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty whilst in charge of a Lewis Gun Section during the operations on Passchendale Ridge on the 12th October 1917. Although this N.C.O. was himself wounded early in the Battle, he continued to lead his section and use his gun with good effect. He did not leave his gun until nightfall when he became too exhausted from his wound to carry on any further. He set a splendid example to his section.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: D Company/2nd NZRB |