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We remember Samuel George Pearse
We remember Samuel George Pearse
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1899
sibling
Robert
Source:8685780
1899
1901
sibling
Laura
Source:8685780
1901
1901
location
Salop Place, Penarth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8685780
1901
1904
sibling
John
Source:8685783
1904
1905
sibling
Edith
Source:8685783
1905
1911
sibling
George
Source:8685783
1911
1911
location
47 Arcot Street, Penarth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8685783
1911
1915
employment
Trapper
Australia
Source:8420611
1915
1915
enlistment
Melbourne, Victoria
Australia
Source:8420611
5th July 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
2870
Machine Gun Corps
Source:8420611
5th July 1915 - 18th July 1919
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8420611
1917
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8420611
31st October 1917
1918
hospitalisation
shrapnel wound right foot
Hospital/Institution
Source:8420611
19th May 1918
1919
marriage
Catherine Knox
Source:9093190
1st June 1919
1919
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8685776
24th August 1919
1919
service
British Army
Serjeant
133002
Royal Fusiliers
Source:8685774
29th August 1919
1919
death
Killed in Action
Russian Federation
Source:8685774
Source:8685776
29th August 1919
burial
Russian Federation
Source:8685774
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Samuel George |
| Initials | SG |
| Last Name | Pearse |
| Source | 8420611 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Arcot Street, Penarth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Salop Place, Penarth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2870 | Machine Gun Corps | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 133002 | Royal Fusiliers | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Pearse | father | ||
| Sarah A | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert | brother | 1899 | |
| Laura | sister | 1901 | |
| John | brother | 1904 | |
| Edith | sister | 1905 | |
| George | brother | 1911 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Knox | wife | 1st June 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Penarth Town Council Memorial PlaqueThe plaque was unveiled on the 8th April 2008. Penarth Town Hall offices in the Vale of Glamorgan.
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Grave MarkerThe grave of Samuel George Pearse VC MM. He was killed in action during the final assault on 29 August 1919 near Emtsa.Contributed by:
Barbara27286
Communities
Communities
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Some Corners of Far Distant Foreign FieldsMore about Some Corners of Far Distant Foreign Fields
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Alexandra Park Penarth MemorialMore about Alexandra Park Penarth Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Barbara27286 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Penarth Town Council Memorial Plaque | Barbara27286 | |
| Sgt Samuel George PEARSE | Barbara27286 | |
| Grave Marker | Barbara27286 |
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