Victory Medal 1914-19, with M.I.D. oak leaves (13081 Sjt. J. Pearson. Ches. R.) nearly very fine £60-£80

D.C.M. London Gazette 3 June 1918; citation published 21 October 1918:
‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in connection with Military Operations with the British Forces in Salonika. During a hostile attack on his post he was severely wounded, but refused to retire, making light of his wound, displaying the greatest courage, and setting a magnificent example to all ranks. On another occasion he voluntarily crossed 300 yards of open ground under heavy shell fire to assist a wounded man. His conduct throughout has been beyond praise.’

M.I.D. London Gazette 11 June 1918.

John Pearson was born in Stockport, Cheshire, and attested there for the Cheshire Regiment. He served with the 12th Battalion during the Great War in Salonika, and was awarded the D.C.M. Severely wounded, he died of his wounds on 19 December 1917, and is commemorated on the Dorian Memorial, Greece.