Shannon M. Kent

Shannon M. Kent
Born(1983-05-11)May 11, 1983
Oswego, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 16, 2019(2019-01-16) (aged 35)
Manbij, North and East Syria, Syria
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service20032019
RankSenior chief petty officer
UnitIntelligence Support Activity
ConflictWar on terror
AwardsBronze Star
Purple Heart
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
Spouse(s)
(m. 2014)
Children2

Shannon Mary Kent (née Smith, May 11, 1983 – January 16, 2019) was a United States Navy cryptologic technician and member of JSOC's Intelligence Support Activity who was killed in the 2019 Manbij bombing.