Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Joseph Henry Kent
In memory of:
Special Constable Joseph Henry Kent
November 5, 1941
St. Catharines, Ontario
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
S/3185
58
O Division
Additional Information
November 1, 1939
S/Cst. Kent was a First World War veteran. He was hired during the Second World War as a Special Constable to guard vital domestic installations. S/Cst. Kent’s role was to guard Bridge No. 4 on the Welland Ship Canal. He died of injuries received when struck by an automobile while proceeding off duty on the Welland Ship Canal Bridge, St. Catharines, Ontario. S/Cst. Kent was only married eight months when he died. He is buried in Victoria Lawn Cemetery in St. Catharines, Ontario.
Commemorated on Page 103 of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Honour Roll Book.
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