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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