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George S. Rentz Fast Facts
Birthday
*** ,1882
Birthplace
Death day
March 1, 1942 (59 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Leo
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George S. Rentz
George Snavely Rentz was the chaplain of the United States Navy, who served in World War I and World War II. Due to his selfless heroism after the disappearance of the USS Houston in the Battle of Sunda Strait, he was posthumously awarded the Naval Medal - as the only Navy chaplain to have been so honored during the Second World War.
BornJuly 25, 1882, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
DiedMarch 1, 1942, Pacific Ocean
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
RankCommander
Battles/warsWorld War I, World War II, Battle of Makassar Strait, Battle of Sunda Strait

About George S. Rentz

War Hero George S. Rentz was born in Pennsylvania, United States on July 25, 1882. He dies at the age of 59, on March 1, 1942.

During World War II, a Navy Chaplain gave his life to save the sailors of the USS Houston.

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George S. Rentz before becoming famous

George S. Rentz was born in the Zodiac sign Leo (The Lion), and 1882 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Horse (馬).

He was ordained in 1909 after graduating from Princeton Theological Seminary, and he served on many naval ships throughout World War I.

Achievement of George S. Rentz

After the USS Houston was sunk, he surrendered his life jacket and his seat on an overloaded pontoon to a military officer.

George S. Rentz's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was born in the Pennsylvania town of Lebanon.

George S. Rentz Collabed with

He and War Hero Oscar Peterson, a naval officer, both offered their lives to save others.

Oscar V. Peterson (1899 - 1942) (War Hero)
Oscar V. Peterson (1899 - 1942)

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Latest information about George S. Rentz updated on March 10 2023.