Ernest Meal Pearson

Private. 36765. East Yorkshire Regiment.

Formerly 29385 Northumberland Fusilliers.

Born: 1891.

Son Ada and the late James Edward. (a self employed Flock Manufacturer.)

Brother of Ruth.

Address: 104 Leymoor Road, Golcar.

Occupation: Woollen Piecer.

Killed in action: 24th March 1918. Aged 27.

Commemorated on the Arras Memorial. Bay 4 & 5.

His name appears on the Roll of Honour at Golcar Baptist Church, and on Longwood War Memorial.