His story
Robert Pearce worked as a cement burner in Cardiff. He was the son of Samuel G. Pearce and the husband of Agnes A. Pearce of 32 Leckwith Place, Canton, Cardiff.
A horse keeper with No. 3 Veterinary Hospital, Army Veterinary Corps, Robert had his first qualifying service in France on 10 April 1915, according to his medal record. He died on 1 August 1915, aged 39, with drowning recorded as the cause. He is buried at Boulogne Eastern.
Before the war
- Occupation
- Cement Burner
- Residence recorded
- Cardiff
- Family
- CWGC particulars: Son of Samuel G. Pearce; husband of Agnes A. Pearce, of 32, Leckwith Place, Canton, Cardiff.
Military service
- Rank recorded
- Horse Keeper
- Service number
- SE/5787
- Corps or service
- British Army Veterinary Corps
- Unit
- No. 3 Veterinary Hospital
- Theatre of war
- France, 10 April 1915
Medals and commemoration
- 1914–15 Star
Death and burial
- Date of death
- 1 August 1915
- Age
- 39
- Place of death
- France
- Recorded cause
- Drowned
- Cemetery or memorial
- Boulogne Eastern
- Grave reference
- VIII. B. 69.
Where he worked
- No. 3 Veterinary Hospital
He is recorded with this hospital.
A recorded posting supplies context for his service. Exact duties and presence during a particular incident require their own evidence.
Connected men
- William Henry CAMPBELLAlso recorded with No. 3 Veterinary Hospital
- John Robert CLARKAlso recorded with No. 3 Veterinary Hospital
- James MANNAlso recorded with No. 3 Veterinary Hospital
- Arthur Richard ROUTLEDGEAlso recorded with No. 3 Veterinary Hospital
Sources and further reading
- CWGC casualty and commemoration record
- Research record number: 33
Cite this biography
Graham Hodgkins and Pete Matthews, “Robert Pearce”, Veterinary Virtual War Memorial, https://vetsremembered.org/people/pearce-robert-se-5787/.
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