Pleasence, Harry B. (H. B.) Photo
Rank Private
Service # M2 153378
Unit # Motor Transport, Army Service Corps
Resident Chatham
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Private Harry B. Pleasence arrived in England January 17th, 1916, proceeding to France February 1st. He first went in action at the Battle of the Somme July 1st, and was gassed at La Bassee in August. Pte. Pleasence was in the first car to be driven over Vimy Ridge in April 1917, and served until furlough was granted November 7th, 1917, when he returned to Canada, going back to England January 27th, 1918.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Chatham Daily Planet (14-05-1918)
Height 6'1"
Eye Colour Blue
Age 20
Complexion Fair
Hair Black
Race White
Birthplace Chatham, Ontario
Religion Catholic
Last Place of Employment Studebaker Corporation.
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted December 20th, 1915
Where Enlisted Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin Father- John Pleasence, Chatham

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