John Bereford Hudson Pierce was born in Maitland New South Wales Australia in 1872 to Robert and Maddie nee Fitzgerald. He lived at his property 'Denbie' near Carrowbrook, Singleton. NSW. He was a prominent member of the community serving on the Patricks Plains Council and various other organizations. It is not know why he enlisted in the Royal Artillary nor when. A memorial service was held in Carrowbrook Church and his Probate notice was advertised in the local paper. It is sad that this Australian does not even have a Service No. He servied with the Royal Artillary.

Lyn MacBain