Bandmaster William Pearson served twenty years in the Auxiliary Forces in England, and the latter part of his military career as Bandmaster in the Hampshire Regiment.

Bandmaster William Pearson went overseas with the 186th Battalion, embarking March 26th, 1917. He served as Band Sergeant with the 4th Reserve Battalion Band until August 30th, 1917, when he went to Buxton serving seven weeks as Bandmaster of the Canadian Discharge Depot. He returned to Canada in January 1918, and received his discharge February 18th, 1918. He re-enlisted July 2nd, 1918, as Bandmaster of the Western Ontario Regiment, London, Ontario.

Bandmaster William Pearson received his discharge January 30th, 1919, due to demobilization.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (09-01-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (10-01-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (26-02-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (29-05-1919)

Height	5'7"
Eye Colour	Light Brown
Age	49
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Isle of Wight
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	Bandmaster, Chatham, Ontario
Average Earnings	$ 193.00 per month
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	September 16th, 1893, England.
When Enlisted	February 28th, 1916
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$ 5.00 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Amy Pearson, Chatham

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