- Credit: Kate WolstenholmeArthur Squires' life has taken him all over the world, serving in the Navy during the Second World War, before working for the Home Office. Arthur Squires salutes The Queen as he reads his 100th birthday card. - Credit: Kate WolstenholmeAt 19, while on track to follow a career in the building industry, the Second World War broke out and his life was turned on its head. Arthur Squires received battle honours on minesweepers on operations at Dieppe, North Africa, Sicily, Salerno, Anzio and South of France during the Second World War. - Credit: Arthur SquiresAfter completing his time in the Forces, there were an abundance of jobs to be filled and few education opportunities available.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 17, 2021 09:22 UTC