Son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Salisbury of 159 Selkirk St., Chatham, ON. Jack enlisted with the Royal Canadian Regt. in London, ON., 5/03/1940. Pte. Served overseas in England, N. Africa, Sicily, Italy and back to England. August of 1940. He took part in the invasion of Sicily and Italy. His boat was torpedoed and he spent several hous in a life raft before being rescued by and English destroyer.  Reported arrived home from overseas duty CDN 7/05/45.

Received the 1939-45 Star, Defence of Britain Medal, the Italian Campaign Star and the C.V.S.M. ribbon.

Date of Discharge: June 20th 1945

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards

1939-45 Star, Defence of Britain Medal, Italian Campaign Star

Age	born 1918
Birthplace	Chatham
Religion	Baptist
When Enlisted	1939
Next of Kin	Mrs. Fred Salisbury (Mother)

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