Private Pole trained at Sarcee Camp, Calgary with the 194th battalion, going overseas in Oct. 1916.

He crossed to France in the spring of 1917, and Aug. 5, was wounded and gassed and returned to England for hospital treatment.

Upon recovery, he continued training with the 21st Reserve Battalion, Bramshott.

He again returned to France and was attached to the 10th battalion where he served until Sept. 1, 1918 when he was killed in action.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources	Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919), Commonwealth War Grave Commission, Blenheim Freedom Library
Supplemental Information	Mother: Mrs. Alex Pole, London, England Brother: H. Pole, Harwich Twp. Chatham

Height	5'9"
Eye Colour	blue
Age	26
Complexion	fair
Hair	brown
Race	white
Birthplace	Lerwich, Shetland Islands
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	Canadian Bank of Commerce, Vermillion, AB
Marital Status	single
When Enlisted	Mar. 1, 1916
Where Enlisted	Edmonton, Alberta

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