The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project Forum Index The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project
(Registered Scottish Charity No. SC043826). Please visit our homepage at www.scottishmilitaryresearch.co.uk
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

ROBERT PEARSON - Gordon Highlanders **NOW COMMEMORATED**

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project Forum Index -> Non-commemorations
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
Kenneth Morrison



Joined: 29 Sep 2008
Posts: 7749
Location: Rockcliffe Dalbeattie

PostPosted: Sun Dec 12, 2021 12:06 pm    Post subject: ROBERT PEARSON - Gordon Highlanders **NOW COMMEMORATED** Reply with quote

Two items from the Berwickshire News
14/3/1916 p.7 an application for exemption for Robert Pearson of Ecclaw, Cockburnspath an East District Road Roller Assistant was refused.
20/8/1918 p.3
Officially missing, Aug. 26, 1917. now presumed to have died on or after that date. Pte. Robert Pearson, 1918348. 10 Gordon Highlanders Though death divides fond memory clings. (From his loving Sisters, Ellen and Marion Pearson, Ecclaw Farm,, Cockburnspath.

He is not listed on CWGC nor on SDGW but there is a Soldiers Effects record for a Robert Pearson, Private (291524) Gordon Highlanders. Died 26 Aug 1917. Legatees are Ellen and Marion and brother Thomas.

There is also a Pension Card for Robert Pearson, Private (291524) 8/10 Gordon Highlanders. Died 26 Aug 1917.

In 1901 Stenton East Lothian Marion 60 Ellen 38 Marion 28 Thomas 26 Robert 20 Charles 8
1911 at Ecclaw Farm Marion widow 71 Ellen 46 Marion 39 Robert 31 Charles 18.

I have sent this on to Terry at IFTC.
_________________
Ken


Last edited by Kenneth Morrison on Sat Oct 08, 2022 3:04 pm; edited 1 time in total
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Kenneth Morrison



Joined: 29 Sep 2008
Posts: 7749
Location: Rockcliffe Dalbeattie

PostPosted: Sun Dec 12, 2021 3:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

His case has been submitted. Now we wait.

Terry
_________________
Ken
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
DerekR
Moderator


Joined: 19 Dec 2006
Posts: 3013
Location: Hawick, Scotland

PostPosted: Sun Dec 12, 2021 7:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well done Ken
_________________

Time but th' impression stronger makes, As streams their channels deeper wear.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Mike Morley



Joined: 17 Apr 2013
Posts: 8667
Location: Roberton, Lanarkshire

PostPosted: Tue Dec 14, 2021 9:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well spotted, Ken.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Kenneth Morrison



Joined: 29 Sep 2008
Posts: 7749
Location: Rockcliffe Dalbeattie

PostPosted: Sat Oct 08, 2022 3:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Added to the CWGC Register today 8 October 2022:

PRIVATE
Robert Pearson
Service Number: 291524
Regiment & Unit/Ship
Gordon Highlanders

8th/10th Bn.

Date of Death
Died 26 September 1917

Buried or commemorated at
UNITED KINGDOM BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE

United Kingdom
_________________
Ken
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project Forum Index -> Non-commemorations All times are GMT
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group. Hosted by phpBB.BizHat.com