109 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca KENT, David Thomas “Dave” WWII Dave was born on February 17, 1907, in Kenton, Manitoba, the eldest of four sons and two daughters to parents George and Julia Kent. Dave grew up on the family farm and attended school in Kenton. He served three years in the PPCLI, Princess Patricia’s, then married Grace Millar from Waskada, MB, on October 17, 1936. They raised sons, Murray and Sidney, and their daughter, Dellene, on their family farm - now six generations of Kents. Dave was Essential Service Agriculture during WWII, while brothers Sidney and Harvey served Canadian Army. Dave’s father, George (WWI), and three sons/brothers are recognized this volume. An admired cattle and grain farmer, Dave and Grace retired to Kenton, while Murray, Eileen (Black, from Oak River) and family, carried on farming. Retirement was complete with fishing, community, church, concerts, Legion Branch 118, and many hours spent with grandchildren. They stayed in contact with youth by driving school vans. They are dearly remembered. Dave passed away in 1989, and Grace in 2014; they are buried at Greenwood Cemetery near Kenton. KENT, George Arthur WWI George was born in Strathroy, Middlesex, Ontario, on May 26, 1875. His father Sidney, sister Margaret and George, settled on a farm in Kenton, Manitoba in 1883. Mother Barbara died at Margaret’s birth. George attended Ralphton School, then married Julia Wallace in 1905 and farmed near Kenton. George was on the Western Canadian Rifle Team, which won the Canadian Cup twice. Individually, he also won three cups and a gold medal, Grande Aggregate. Joining 12th Manitoba Dragoons in Virden 1903, he served until 1913, then enlisted for overseas service in 1916, at almost 41 years old. Soon after, he developed spinal meningitis and was medically discharged. George and Julia raised four sons and two daughters. Their eldest, David, served with the PPCLI (Princess Patricia’s) before WWII, then worked with Essential Service Agriculture. Brothers Sidney and Harvey served in WWII. (Father and three sons are in this volume.) George was a long-term member of Woodworth Legion Branch 118 in Kenton. He and Julia were active in the community, especially with the Anglican Church. Following their 60th anniversary, George passed away in February, and Julia in September 1966. They are buried in Greenwood Cemetery near Kenton. KENT, Harvey Bridger WWII Harvey, the youngest of four brothers and two sisters, was born on May 6, 1918, to parents George and Julia Kent of Kenton, Manitoba. Harvey attended school in Kenton while being raised on the family farm. He enlisted in the Canadian Army during WWII but was later medically discharged from Camp Borden, Ontario. Harvey, brothers David and Sidney, and father, George (WWI), are all recognized in this volume. In 1943, Harvey married Phyllis Bray of the Kinsmore district near Kenton and Lenore, Manitoba. In 1947, they moved back from Charleswood where Harvey had worked on a mink farm. They built a VLA house, then they raised two sons and two daughters. Harvey worked for 20 years with Kenton Co-op, then was superintendent of the Kenton water plant. Phyllis died suddenly in 1971. Following retirement, Harvey remained in Kenton, enjoying Legion membership with Branch 118, community, and family, including grandchildren, until his passing in 1989. Both are buried in Greenwood Cemetery near Kenton.
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