Private 241052 John Pearce
Regiment/Unit: South Lancashire Regiment - 1st/5th Bn.
Theatre of War: France & Flanders
Age at death: 19
Date of death: 25th of May 1918
Born: St Helens, Lancs
Resided: St Helens, Lancs
Burial / Memorial: Houchin British Cemetery - I. B. 31.
Family details:
Son of Albert and Hannah Pearce, of 74, Talbot St., St. Helens, Lancs.
Census details:
1901 - 2 years old John is living at 89 Lowe Street, St Helens with parents Albert (26), Hannah (24) and two brothers: William (7), Austin (4). 1911 - Sees 12 years old schoolboy John living at 25 Barton Street, St Helens with parents Albert (36), Hannah (35) and two brothers: Willie (16), Austin (14).
Notes:
His MIC and SDGW have his surname spelled as Piearce.
His MIC and SDGW have his surname spelled as Piearce.
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[caption]The headstone of Private John Pearce at Houchin British Cemetery
(Photograph courtesy of Ste M.)[/caption]
