They later re-equipped with Sopwith Dolphins, and Pearson began to score confirmed victories of enemy aircraft.

[2] Between 30 May and 1 November 1918, he destroyed six enemy planes (one of which was a joint victory with Harry Compton) and drove six others down out of control.

Upon his death in 1993, it was realized that Pearson was the last surviving American ace from World War I.

(FRANCE) On 26 October, while leading a patrol, this officer observed a formation of enemy scouts.

In all he has accounted for seven enemy aircraft, setting at all times a fine example of skill and courageous determination.