Henry McKie Salley

Military

Henry Salley served in the US Armed forces for 30 year. He spent many of those as an Engineering Officer and developed expertise in airfield construction.



According to his family he was selected by General Henry Arnold to lead the construction of 8th Air Force fields in England. He became one of the first engineering officers to arrive in the UK in 1942, and was appointed Chief Engineer in the UK after D-Day.



He returned to the US in 1945

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People

General Henry H Arnold in London. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'HH Arnold in London, 1943.
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Service Numbers: O-2255
  • Highest Rank: General
  • Role/Job: Commanding General of Army Air Forces

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

1 July 1901

Died

3 September 1994

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ContributorEmily
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Sources

Information provided by Salley's family via correspondence with IWM Duxford

Biography accompanying sale of personal affects belonging to Salley https://www.icollector.com/Lot-of-two-personal-items-descended-in-the-f…