The 112th regiment was spread all over South Wales. Jack’s Company was in a British Camp that was built on a farm at Tre-glog, just outside of the village of Llansawel.

The 112th regiment was spread all over South Wales. Jack’s Company was in a British Camp that was built on a farm at Tre-glog, just outside of the village of Llansawel.

Jack described the countryside in England and Wales in one of his letters. Green and raining all the time, but training went on rain or shine.

Jack described the countryside in England and Wales in one of his letters. Green and raining all the time, but training went on rain or shine.

The Black Lion Hotel was a pub in the small town of Llansawel that was a short hike from Jack’s camp. It is still in operation today.

The Black Lion Hotel was a pub in the small town of Llansawel that was a short hike from Jack’s camp. It is still in operation today.

The Assault Training Centre was located in North Devon and included extensive training for amphibious assault. Some of the remnants of the pill boxes and concrete obstacle courses still remain. Jack’s Division trained their in November 1943.

The Assault Training Centre was located in North Devon and included extensive training for amphibious assault. Some of the remnants of the pill boxes and concrete obstacle courses still remain. Jack’s Division trained their in November 1943.

The 112th regiment sent eight of their best marksmen to have a shooting contest with the 1st Pembrokeshire Home Guard Battalion of the Welsh Regiment at Tenby. The Home Guard won the contest.

The 112th regiment sent eight of their best marksmen to have a shooting contest with the 1st Pembrokeshire Home Guard Battalion of the Welsh Regiment at Tenby. The Home Guard won the contest.

Jack’s regiment exchanged soldiers with the 15th Scottish Division that included the 56th Highland Brigade, 9th Cameronians, 2nd Glasgow Highlanders and the 7th Seaforth Highlanders.

Jack’s regiment exchanged soldiers with the 15th Scottish Division that included the 56th Highland Brigade, 9th Cameronians, 2nd Glasgow Highlanders and the 7th Seaforth Highlanders.

St Helen’s Rugby and Cricket Field was where the Catholic Easter Sunrise Service was held on April 9, 1944. It is also where the demonstration american football game between the 28th Division and the 101st Airborne was held.

St Helen’s Rugby and Cricket Field was where the Catholic Easter Sunrise Service was held on April 9, 1944. It is also where the demonstration american football game between the 28th Division and the 101st Airborne was held.

The Swansea Blitz occurred over three days in February 1941. Germans targeted the port city because of its shipping and nearby oil refineries. Over 230 people were killed and 7,000 lost their homes. In 1944 much of the town was still in ruins.

The Swansea Blitz occurred over three days in February 1941. Germans targeted the port city because of its shipping and nearby oil refineries. Over 230 people were killed and 7,000 lost their homes. In 1944 much of the town was still in ruins.

English children were moved from their homes in the cities into the country for their safety. Many US bases hosted parties and entertainment over the holidays for these children. Several thousand visited the 28th Division during Christmas in 1943.

English children were moved from their homes in the cities into the country for their safety. Many US bases hosted parties and entertainment over the holidays for these children. Several thousand visited the 28th Division during Christmas in 1943.

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The 112th regiment was spread all over South Wales. Jack’s Company was in a British Camp that was built on a farm at Tre-glog, just outside of the village of Llansawel.
Jack described the countryside in England and Wales in one of his letters. Green and raining all the time, but training went on rain or shine.
The Black Lion Hotel was a pub in the small town of Llansawel that was a short hike from Jack’s camp. It is still in operation today.
The Assault Training Centre was located in North Devon and included extensive training for amphibious assault. Some of the remnants of the pill boxes and concrete obstacle courses still remain. Jack’s Division trained their in November 1943.
The 112th regiment sent eight of their best marksmen to have a shooting contest with the 1st Pembrokeshire Home Guard Battalion of the Welsh Regiment at Tenby. The Home Guard won the contest.
Jack’s regiment exchanged soldiers with the 15th Scottish Division that included the 56th Highland Brigade, 9th Cameronians, 2nd Glasgow Highlanders and the 7th Seaforth Highlanders.
St Helen’s Rugby and Cricket Field was where the Catholic Easter Sunrise Service was held on April 9, 1944. It is also where the demonstration american football game between the 28th Division and the 101st Airborne was held.
The Swansea Blitz occurred over three days in February 1941. Germans targeted the port city because of its shipping and nearby oil refineries. Over 230 people were killed and 7,000 lost their homes. In 1944 much of the town was still in ruins.
English children were moved from their homes in the cities into the country for their safety. Many US bases hosted parties and entertainment over the holidays for these children. Several thousand visited the 28th Division during Christmas in 1943.