| Regimental number | 27356 |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Len Pierce, Harboro Street, Watlington, Timaru |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 17th Reinforcements, J Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 64 Devon on |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Operations: British Front in the vicinity of the Foret de Mormal, 5th November 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the above operations Sergeant Pearce was in command of a platoon sent out to a flank to deal with an enemy strong point from which the attacking troops were being enfiladed. By his bravery and skilful leadership he quickly got round the flanks capturing the machine gun and inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. By his bravery and leadership he undoubtedly saved many casualties and set a magnificent example to all ranks.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 20 |