Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (11493. Q.M.S. Engineer Clk. A. Pearson. R.E.) rank partially officially corrected, good very fine, scarce to rank £60-£80

Arthur Pearson was born in Swan River, Western Australia. He attested as a Sapper for the Royal Engineers at Westminster Police Court in January 1872, and advanced to Company Sergeant Major Engineer Clerk in July 1881. Pearson advanced to Quarter Master Sergeant Engineer Clerk in June 1883, and served in Egypt from February 1883 until June 1884, and then from January 1891 until March 1898. He was awarded the L.S. & G.C. - his sole entitlement - in 1890. Pearson was discharged as Superintending Clerk (Draftsman) in September 1902, having served for 30 years and 251 days.

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