Date of birth:

1920

Service number:

108547

Nationality:

British

Ernest Pearson was born in Redcar in 1920 and learned to fly in Canada. During his second tour of duty he destroyed a mortar position, scored a direct hit on a Tiger Tank and destroyed a barracks in the San Felice area.

Promotions:
Flight Sergeant
September 8th, 1941: Pilot Officer (probation/emergency)
September 8th, 1942: Flying Officer (war sub)
December 8th, 1943: Flight Lieutenant (war sub)

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 87 (United Provinces) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

August 21st, 1945

Recommendation:
"This officer has almost completed his 2nd. tour of operations and has been a Flight Commander in the Squadron since September 1944. At all times he has set a fine example by his courage and cheerfulness. He has often led highly satisfactory attacks on enemy positions, sometimes less than 300 yards from our own troops. On one occasion he completely destroyed a mortar position, and on another, obtained a direct hit on a Tiger tank. A further notable success was the total destruction of enemy barracks in the San Felice area. Many of his bombing and strafing attacks have been made in the face of intense ground fire and have produced messages of congratulation from our troops. In recognition of outstanding service over a long period I strongly recommend an award."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

With "ATLANTIC" clasp.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

With "NORTH AFRICA 1942-43" clasp.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

• - The London Gazette Issue 35391 published on the 23 December 1941
  - Third Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 35765 published on the 27 October 1942
  - Third Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 36405 published on the 29 February 1944
  - Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 37233 published on the 17 August 1945
  - Bonhams