Basic Details Surname Pearson Forenames B Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Other Allied Unit (Primary - Stated) South African Forces Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Heavy Artillery Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Unit (Primary - Our reference) South African Heavy Artillery Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action