Arthur Mueller (Joe) Pearce (1885–1915)
Aged 30, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Pearce of Bendigo. Known as "Joe", he played 152 games for Melbourne FC from 1904 to 1913; represented Victoria at 1908 Carnival. Always played as a strict amateur, refusing even to accept out of pocket expenses. Played cricket for Coburg and for MCC Club Elevens. Also played lacrosse and tennis. Employee of AMP Society. Heavily involved in the life of the Holy Trinity Church, East Melbourne; Church Treasurer, Sunday School Superintendent, Secretary of Church of England Mens Society, Member of the Choir. Enlisted in August 1914 in the 7th Battalion. He was killed in the Landing at Gallipoli on April 25, 1915. A memorial tablet was erected at Holy Trinity.
Original Publication
Additional Resources
- World War I service record, item B2455, PEARCE ARTHUR MUELLER (National Archives of Australia)
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Pearce, Arthur Mueller (Joe)
- Pearce, Lena Margerita (mother)
- Pearce, Arthur John (father)
- Mueller, Frank C. (uncle)
Citation details
'Pearce, Arthur Mueller (Joe) (1885–1915)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/pearce-arthur-mueller-joe-20803/text31543, accessed 4 October 2023.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
1885
Bendigo,
Victoria,
Australia
Death
25 April,
1915
(aged ~ 30)
Gallipoli,
Turkey
Cause of Death
Religious Influence
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