Name

John Peirson, a.k.a. Pierson

Born

1839

Birth Place

Whitby Township, ON

Died

1934

Death Place

Saugeen Township, ON

Awards

Canada General Service Medal (Fenian Raids)

Service Record 1

Conflict

1850-1913

Battalion

32nd Regiment

Enlistment /Transfer Date

1866-09-14

Service Record 2

Highest Rank

Private

Conflict

1850-1913

Battalion

Bruce Militia

Company

Southampton Rifle Company

Enlisted

Southampton, ON

Artefacts, Photographs & Resources

To view more information and artefacts related to John Peirson / Pierson, visit Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre's Online Collections.

Online Collections Link

Notes

Received Canada General Service Medal for service during the Fenian Raids, when attack was expected at Goderich and Point Edward, June 2, 1866 to July 15, 1866. Resided around Burgoyne, ON.

Sources & Links

- (a) Bruce County Genealogical Society Surname Collection;
- (b) Canada General Service Medal Register, 1866-1870, Fenian Raids (RG9, II, A5, Vol. 4), Library and Archives Canada.
- Library & Archives Canada