GEORGE M. DENT, JR., LCDR, USN
George Dent, Jr. '47
Lucky Bag
From the 1947 Lucky Bag:
George McCormick Dent
Eufaula, Alabama
Upon his arrival at the Academy, Bubber, one hundred and twenty pounds of Rebel, found himself surrounded by Yankees. When his cries of "Get yo' cotton pickin' hands off me!" failed to achieve the desired results, he took up boxing and, during youngster year, proved himself the biggest little man in the Academy by walking off with the regimental boxing championship. A recognized authority on dragging, an ardent sailing enthusiast, and somewhat of a genius with a slipstick, Bubber was never serious about anything very long. His contagious smile, ready wit, and happy-go-lucky attitude were an inspiration to us all.
The Class of 1947 was graduated in June 1946 due to World War II. The entirety of 2nd class (junior) year was removed from the curriculum.
George McCormick Dent
Eufaula, Alabama
Upon his arrival at the Academy, Bubber, one hundred and twenty pounds of Rebel, found himself surrounded by Yankees. When his cries of "Get yo' cotton pickin' hands off me!" failed to achieve the desired results, he took up boxing and, during youngster year, proved himself the biggest little man in the Academy by walking off with the regimental boxing championship. A recognized authority on dragging, an ardent sailing enthusiast, and somewhat of a genius with a slipstick, Bubber was never serious about anything very long. His contagious smile, ready wit, and happy-go-lucky attitude were an inspiration to us all.
The Class of 1947 was graduated in June 1946 due to World War II. The entirety of 2nd class (junior) year was removed from the curriculum.
Loss
George was lost when his T2V Seastar jet trainer crashed near Townsville, N.C. on April 24, 1959.
Other Information
From researcher Kathy Franz:
George married Hilda Howard on July 8, 1950, when he was stationed in Jacksonville. Their wedded life was cut short when he sailed to the Mediterranean; so in November, she left for Paris and Leghorn, Italy, to visit him. They hoped to visit not only Italy, but France and Switzerland, too.
George was survived by his wife, their children Hilda (5), Laura (11 months) and George, III (4.) He was also survived by his mother Helen and three sisters, Sara, Margaret and Annie. His father, once president of a wholesale grocery company, had died on November 30, 1940.
He is buried in Alabama.
Memorials
Dent Road, onboard NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, is named for George.
Related Articles
Kenneth Brown '47, John Pownall '47, Joseph Melesky '47, and William Grimes '47 were also in 10th Company.
Memorial Hall Error
George's name in Memorial Hall does not contain "Jr.;" however, his tombstone does.
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