Background
PEARSE, Hugh Wodehouse was born on August 13, 1855. Son of late Reverend Robert W. Pearse.
PEARSE, Hugh Wodehouse was born on August 13, 1855. Son of late Reverend Robert W. Pearse.
One daughter Entered army, 1875. Colonel 1904; served Afghan War, 1878-1879 (medal). South Africa, 1899-1902 (despatches, Queen's medal, 4 clasps, King’s medal, two clasps, Baronet of Lieutenant-Colonel, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order).
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900. Assistant Director at Headquarters since 1907.
Spouse 1889, Ada Gordon,daughter of late Walter Scott, of Goldielea, Kirkcudbrightshire, North.B.