Background
PEARSON, Alfred Astley was born on June 5, 1850. Son of Doctor J. T. Pearson.
PEARSON, Alfred Astley was born on June 5, 1850. Son of Doctor J. T. Pearson.
Entered army, 1870; Captain, 1882. Major, 1890; Lieutenant-Colonel, 1896. Colonel, 1900; served Afghan War, 1880 (medal).
Burmah, 1886-1888 (despatches, Brevet of Major, medal with clasp).
Commanded forces in East Africa, 1896 (medal, 1st Class Order of the Brilliant Star of Zanzibar, received the thanks of Government). Inspector-General of Volunteers in India. C. B., 1904; Indian Army.
Commanding the 3rd (Lahore) Division since 1908.