Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Squadron Leader

Unit:

No. 107 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

July 2nd, 1940

"Squadron Leader Pleasance displayed great gallantry and a deep devotion to duty when, in June 1940, he carried out a single aircraft reconnaissance of the Auxile Chateau-Abbeville Road and the estuary of the Somme. Flying very low he successfully attacked, with gun fire, a column of transport at Hesdin, and also some thirty enemy aircraft on an advanced landing ground. Later three Junkers 87's were dispersed by accurate fire from his air gunner, and immediately afterwards seventeen enemy aircraft were shaken off by evading action. Squadron Leader Pleasance then made a successful attack on a second column of transport at Bernaville in the face of intense anti-aircraft fire from which he sustained a leg wound. In spite of this, and the considerable damage to his aircraft, he carried on with his task until forced to land. He then destroyed his aircraft by fire and went on to Rouen to make his report."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Squadron Leader

Unit:

No. 25 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

June 24th, 1941

"This flight commander has performed magnificent work in the course of night flying operations. His skill and keenness in these duties have enabled him to destroy three and damage a further two enemy aircraft. He has set a splendid example."

Second DFC received as bar

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Wing Commander

Unit:

Headquarters, XV Corps, Fourteenth Army, British Indian Army

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1945

For his services with XV Corps as air liaison officer

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Group Captain

Awarded on:

June 14th, 1945