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corsa
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World War One
« on: Saturday 07 November 09 18:22 UTC (UK) »
I have been given the following information by a relative.. who has asked me to search on Ancestry so far I have had no luck.......  Anyone who could help me please???

Pte William Pearson   born in Tipton/ Dudley area about 1899
2nd Battalion Royal Berks Regt
Moose Barracks
Shorncliffe
Kent
Regt No 5334580       ( Princess Charlotte of Wales)
K.I.A WW1   I would guess latter part due to is age unless I have been given wrong birhdate.
Many Thanks do appreciate  sight when I have hit brick walls!!!
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Re: World War One
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 07 November 09 18:55 UTC (UK) »
Try looking for his medal record on the National Archives, with his army number this should be easy. Remember too, that many men (including my father) put their age up to volunteer for service long before they were 18. Dad was 16 and said he volunteered because he was bored working on a farm.
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Re: World War One
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 07 November 09 19:02 UTC (UK) »
Hi Corsa

William Charles Pearson was killed 27/7/1916

http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=809081

He went to France on 12/10/15 and was awarded the British War and  Victory Medals along with a 1915 star.


The history of the regiment is here http://www.1914-1918.net/berks.htm

And I see what you mean about his service record. I think it might have been lost in the 1940 fire.

Where was he born and living?
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Re: World War One
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 07 November 09 19:18 UTC (UK) »
Hello Corsa,

Are you sure that you have the right William Pearson?

The service number 5334580 was not in use before 1920. It is in the block allotted to the Royal Berkshire Regiment and he may well have served prior to 1920, but would have had a smaller number.

There are medal index cards for three William Pearson's, Royal Berks, on the NA index, but only one (Pte 12485), without a middle name.

Phil
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Re: World War One
« Reply #4 on: Saturday 07 November 09 19:30 UTC (UK) »
Pte 12485, going by his MIC, was probably in 6th (Service) Battalion, as the date of entry fits. He was discharged, sick or wounded at some date (Silver War Badge).

Pte 17626 was born Walthalmstow, enlisted Stratford, according to SDGW.

Phil
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Re: World War One
« Reply #5 on: Saturday 07 November 09 20:13 UTC (UK) »
Thanks to all of you for replies . I shall investigate further and speak to relative.
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regards Bobbie
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