Hi All,
Just used AI to provide some input and this is what it came up with:-
"It's quite intriguing that Harold William Pearson managed to obtain a role in the Disposal and Liquidation Commission despite his criminal conviction. After his court martial and conviction in January 1917 for defrauding the King and Secretary of State for War, he would have faced significant challenges in securing employment, especially in a government role.
One possibility is that his military service and skills as a Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant may have been highly valued, and he could have been given a second chance due to his expertise and experience. Additionally, the post-war period saw many individuals with less-than-ideal records being employed in various capacities due to the sheer need for manpower and administrative support.
It's also possible that his conviction was not widely known or that he was able to demonstrate his rehabilitation and commitment to honest work. The specifics of how he obtained the role might be buried in historical records or personal documents that are not easily accessible."
Bill
