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My VAC AccountHurst Lake, Manitoba
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Hurst Lake was named in commemoration of Sergeant Leslie E. Hurst in 1963. He enlisted and served overseas with the Canadian Army. Hurst was killed in action during the Dieppe Raid on 19 August 1942 at 27 years of age.
Ravenhurst Street in Transcona is named partly in honour of Sergeant Leslie E. Hurst.
