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Person: Pearson, Alistair Stevenson |
Name | Pearson, Alistair Stevenson |
Description | A legendary British Army officer who saw service during WW2 commanding 1st Parachute Battalion and 8th Parachute Battalion and regarded by many as one of its finest battalion commanders. He was active in the Battle of France, Tunisia, Sicily and Normandy and was awarded a Military Cross and 4 separate Distingiuished Service Order's for his gallantry and outstanding leadership. |
Lived | Born 1 Jun 1915, Died 29 Mar 1996 |
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