Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Unit:

No. 426 (RCAF) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

November 17th, 1944

Citation:
"Flying Officer Kent, as captain of aircraft, was detailed to attack a synthetic oil refinery at Warne Eickel in the Ruhr one afternoon in September, 1944. During the bombing run over the target the port outer engine was hit by anti-aircraft fire but Flying Officer Kent continued with his task and then set course for home. Over the
German border the starboard inner engine and oil pressure began to fail. The aircraft lost height. When over the North Sea, this engine began to lose power but with great skill Flying Officer Kent brought the aircraft and its crew safely back to base. This instance is typical of the skill and courage this officer has displayed on all his operations."