Volume Four - An Era of Change, Uncertainty, Depression & War - Activity at the dock during World War II . . .

The 'History of the Medical Department of the United States Navy in World War II' [491] records the development of medical facilities for US personnel in the UK. Naval Base Hospital No.12 was established primarily for the treatment of casualties during the invasion of Europe. Dispensary facilities were located in South Wales as the map below indicates, the largest of which was at Milford Haven with a bed capacity of 800. Penarth's contribution was a dispensary with 50 beds commissioned on the 12th January 1944.