A note from the Editors: Recent research by Dan shows Oliver being 3 in the 1901 census, making him just 19 when he made this Will... NOTE: We do not know his date of birth yet, but he joined the OTC in Sept '15, and we assume that was when he turned 17. ) The Wishes of O.C. Pearson Supposing he be killed "This has been made out not because I have any intention or thought of dying but because “In the midst of life we are in death” & because accidents will happen & because an aimans death is such a sudden one & may happen anytime." 13.3.17 1. That the letter enclosed herewith be delivered to his father & mother. 2. That all the following be subject to his father & mothers own wishes. 3. That his father and mother keep anything they may wish to as a memento of him. 4. That if possible he be buried in Gonalstone churchyard by the Rev Canon Ferris. The service to be an entirely family one. His headstone to be a rough granite boulder untrimm...
The letters of RFC Airman 2nd Lt. Oliver Charles Pearson - written during the Great War.