Source: Made witness statement in service record of Pte. R.G. Teeter, reg. no. 880558 re. accident.
Family Search: Private Phillipi Ivor Pierce was born on 22 February 1900, in London, England, United Kingdom as the son of Jack Pierce and E.. He had at least 2 sons and 1 daughter with Louise Margaret Schmitt. He immigrated to Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States in 1919 and lived in Detroit Ward 20, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States in 1935 and Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States for about 4 years. He registered for military service in 1915. In 1945, at the age of 45, his occupation is listed as circulation supervisor, shopping news in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States. He died on 9 February 1953, at the age of 52, and was buried in Saint Marys Cemetery, Rockwood, Wayne, Michigan, United States.
Soldier lied about date of birth. Under age. Born 22 February 1900.
History of the 18th Battalion CEF, "The Fighting Eighteenth" 