South Yorkshire Times, May 6th, 1944
Commissioned
Sgt. Frank Turner Dent (21), R.A.F. son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Dent of 147, Wath Road, Mexborough, has been successful in passing with honours the Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, and has been granted a commission in the Air Force.
He joined the R.A.F. from Mexborough Secondary School, having gained entrance through the Aircraft Apprentices’ Examination.