Alfred Astley Pearson

General Sir Alfred Astley Pearson, KCB (1850–1923) was a British Indian Army officer. He commanded the 24th (Baluchistan) Regiment of Bombay Infantry (later 124th Duchess of Connaught's Own Baluchistan Infantry and 1st Battalion 10th Baluch Regiment; now 6th Battalion The Baloch Regiment) from 1894–1902. In 1896, he led his battalion to British East Africa to suppress a rebellion in areas now forming Kenya. In 1904, he officiated as the Adjutant General of Indian Army. He commanded the 4th (Quetta) Division in 1905-6; was Inspector-General of Volunteers in India, 1906-8; and in command of the 3rd (Lahore) Division, Northern Army, 1908–12. He was made Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath in the 1911 Coronation Honours. Sir Alfred was the Colonel of 124th Duchess of Connaught's Own Baluchistan Infantry.