John was born in Blandburg, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Prior to enlisting in the Pennsylvania State Police, he served in the US Navy from September 1, 1942 to November 1, 1945, and fought during World War II. Corporal Valent enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police from Blandburg on February 1, 1946, and was assigned to Troop G, Hollidaysburg. He died while in the line of duty. Corporal Valent was buried with full military honors at Juniata Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewistown. Governor Milton J. Shapp and Colonel Rocco P. Urella attended. State and local police from six states joined over fifty Commonwealth police agencies in paying tribute to Corporal Valent. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Madeline Valent, of Lewistown. At 49, Corporal Valent had completed 25 years of Pennsylvania State Police service.
John was born in Blandburg, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Prior to enlisting in the Pennsylvania State Police, he served in the US Navy from September 1, 1942 to November 1, 1945, and fought during World War II. Corporal Valent enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police from Blandburg on February 1, 1946, and was assigned to Troop G, Hollidaysburg. He died while in the line of duty. Corporal Valent was buried with full military honors at Juniata Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewistown. Governor Milton J. Shapp and Colonel Rocco P. Urella attended. State and local police from six states joined over fifty Commonwealth police agencies in paying tribute to Corporal Valent. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Madeline Valent, of Lewistown. At 49, Corporal Valent had completed 25 years of Pennsylvania State Police service.
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