'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 12th October 1917, during attack on Passchendaele Ridge, Private R M Pearson did splendid work as a bearer. Time after time till exhausted did he go forward with his squad and kept the left regimental aid post clear. His untiring energy and devotion to duty often under heavy fire was a fine example to the other men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 January 1918

Regimental number	3/1788
Occupation	Biscuit maker
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs M Pearson, The Manse, Northcote, Auckland
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, No 2 Field Ambulance
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 5 February 1916
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 12th October 1917, during attack on Passchendaele Ridge, Private R M Pearson did splendid work as a bearer. Time after time till exhausted did he go forward with his squad and kept the left regimental aid post clear. His untiring energy and devotion to duty often under heavy fire was a fine example to the other men.' Source: London Gazette Date: 28 January 1918
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 35