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An entry in the diary of Anne Ferguson (Cumberland, Ontario) on June 23, 1940."I went to Rockland to Harold Dent's funeral. Very sad. Large crowd."
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J.D. Ferguson diary entry, June 23, 1940.23 June 1940
Cumberland, Ontario
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An entry in the diary of J.D. Ferguson (Cumberland, Ontario) on June 23, 1940."At 2 P.M. standard time we attend Harold Dent's funeral in Rockland; a very large funeral. G.D Campbell & M. Johnson conduct service."
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Corononer's jury names Finn as slayer of DentJune, 1940
Navan, Ontario
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The preliminary inquest began that same day in the afternoon, with Dr. Martin Powers, the district coroner, presiding.The verdict, which came several days later, was as follows:
"We find that Harold Dent came to his death by being murdered on June 20, at the C.P.R. station, Navan, by the hand of one John Miki. Death is attributed to internal hemorrhage caused by two bullet wounds in the abdomen. We also find that John Miki came to his death on June 20 in Spear's (sic) Bush by one shot fired through the head by Sergeant John Stringer, which was justifiable homicide."
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Avenges comradeJune, 1940
Navan, Ontario
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After the shooting, Acting Sergeant Allan Stringer gave himself up to the authorities to face a technical charge of manslaughter for the killing of Miki.21
Constable's death is avenged21 June 1940
Navan, Ontario
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Stringer was never charged, however. The Attorney General's Department and the Crown Attorney determined that the killing was justified since Miki had already killed one policeman and was attempting to kill another person at the time of his death at the hands of Stringer.23
Police officer is promoted for act near Navan, OntarioJune, 1940
Navan, Ontario
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Allan Stringer was immediately promoted to the rank of full Sergeant. During the subsequent inquest Stringer was recommended for a medal for his bravery.25
Stringer promoted for killing slayer19 July 1940
Navan, Ontario
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Three years later, on March 18, 1943, he was awarded the King's Police Medal for Bravery – the highest honour that could be bestowed upon a member of the police force or fire department in the British Empire.27
Ontario constable presented with King's Medal for Bravery18 March 1943
Navan, Ontario
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