A. Pearce (1918)

Post date: Feb 02, 2018 7:49:17 PM

Extract from Sevenoaks Chronicle & Kentish Advertiser of 22 February 1918:

EAST PECKHAM. BOMBARDIER A. PEARCE. Mrs. K Pearce, of Hale Cottage, East Peck hum.

has received the news that her brother. Bombardier A. Pearce. 28 years age, married,

has been awarded the Military Medal for taking three guns into action under heavy

snell-flre. He has been two previous occasions mentioned for conspicuous bravery.

He Joined the R.F.A. in August. 1914. and went ou active service in January. 1915.

He was formerly a carter In the employ of Mr. Goodwin, Wateringbury.