Kent Regiment
Born August 5, 1917
June 29, 1940 promoted from A/Cpl. to Sergeant Inf. (MG).
August 4, 1940 Promosted to 2nd Lieutenant.
March 7, 1941 promoted to Lieutenant Inf. (R)
Joined 60th R.E.C.C.S. and was sent overseas to England.
Transferred to the Irish Regiment and was shipped to Italy in 1944 near the “River Poe”.
Was sent to Holland and served at Brigade Headquarters.
Came home to Canada in January 1946.
Medals Awarded, September 12, 1945
- 1939-1945 Star
- The Italy Star
- The France and Germany Star
- The Defence Medal
- C.V.S.M & Clasp
Source: Spouse, Pamela Hanley
Jack’s wife, Pamela is the oldest member of the Kent Regiment Chapter IODE and came to Canada as a British War Bride.
