Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Unit:

No. 419 (Moose) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

October 13th, 1944

Citation:
"In all his operations against the enemy Flying Officer Kent has shown great determination to attack his targets. One night in August, 1944, he was engaged on a mission to Acquet. Shortly after take-off the port outer engine failed and before crossing the English coast one of the starboard engines also failed. Nevertheless, Flying Officer Kent flew on to the target and completed his mission, afterwards returning to base where he executed a masterly landing in exceedingly difficult circumstances. Flying Officer Kent has displayed high courage, skill and determination."