Private Arthur James Mesny
1st Battalion, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
05/10/1917

Only son of Alfred James & Mary Louisa Mesny of St Aubins. Prior to the war he worked at De Gruchys, he was a promising organist at St Aubin's Church.

Killed in action, aged 20 years.

NEWS ITEM in Jersey Evening Post of Saturday 13 October 1917

Roll of Honour. The sympathy of all our readers we feel sure will be extended to Mr A Mesny of St Aubins who has received a letter from the Corporal of the section stating that his son, Private Arthur Mesny of the Dorset Regiment, has been instantaneously killed. The late soldier, who was in his 20th year, was not only a smart soldier but very popular and highly respected amongst all he came into contact with. Previous to enlisting last March he was employed at A de Gruchy & Co and was one of the most prominent workers at St Aubins Church and was a very promising organist. When he left the Island he carried a recommendation from the Officer of the West Battalion for an OTC, but unfortunately he has made the supreme sacrifice before this change could take place.

NEWS ITEM in Jersey Evening Post of Wednesday 17 October 1917

Memorial Service. A Memorial Service for the late Observer Arthur Mesny and all other St Aubins boys who have fallen in the war will be held on Friday evening next at St Aubins Church at 7.30.