Horsemaster Pearce

Item

Title

Horsemaster Pearce

Who?

Douglass Charles Pearce - Royal Gloucester Hussars. Contributors Grandfather.

Item(s)

Photograph of Pearce Family
Letter from Gallipoli

Story

Letter from Grandfather's Captain, from Gallipoli, saying the Grandfather is alive and well. He was a Horsemaster in Gallipoli and then on the Western Front. He earned medals during service - 1014-15 earned a Gallipoli Star and also received the Victory Medal. During his service he was promoted to Sergeant. He brought back an Ottoman Sword and Revolver.

When?

1915

Where?

Gallipoli and Western Front

Contributor

Robery Pearce

Collection Day

South West Roadshow, Plymouth

This item was submitted on June 3, 2019