'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: 17 June 1919

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 25 September 1916
Final rank	Sergeant
Final unit	1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
Fate	Commenced return to New Zealand 8 June 1919
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: 17 June 1919
Other details	Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death	22 November 1959
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 20