Arthur le Mesnil Salisbury

Arthur Le Mesnil Salisbury 4974614, (also known as 'SOS'), Sherwood Foresters, 101 troop No.6 Commando, and 2 SBS. There is reference to Arthur Salisbury from 101 troop in the CVA '2 SBS' gallery.

The following information provided by Jean Poirriez comes from G.B. COURTNEY : SBS in World War Two. Robert Hale, London, 1983)

"During Operation TORCH (1 to 8 November 1942), he took part in the marking and guidage of American forces to the Algerian beaches.
From 3rd to 4th of August 1943, Operation FORFAR LOVE: reconnaissance of the east pier of Dunkirk’s harbour.
In May 1944, the N°2 SBS is divided in 3 Groups and sent to Ceylon. Sergeant SALISBURY is in “B” Group.
End of 1944 and beginning of 1945 : several reconnaissance works on the Chindwin River crossings and the Irrawady River crossings (Burma).

Arthur spent many decades of his life unable to speak or move following a traffic accident in November 1956 which was reported in Commando Association newsletter 24 of March 1957, until his death which was announced in Commando Association newsletter 91 dated August 1990.

Additional Source: Information and photo courtesy of his granddaughter Chris le Mottee.