Wednesday Hero
Cmdr. George S. Rentz
59 years old from Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Commander USS Houston (CA-30)
July 25, 1882 – March 1, 1942
A Navy chaplain who served during World War I and World War II, Cmdr. George Rentz was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for selfless heroism following the loss of the USS Houston (CA-30) in the Battle of Sunda Strait becoming the only Navy Chaplain to be so honored during the war.
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These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them Hero.
Those Who Say That We’re In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don’t Know Where To Look
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Christopher Lee (Kawaistiyowa)
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Thank you, Mike. I salute the Rev Cmdr. George S. Rentz.
May he rest in eternal peace.Have a terrific day Mike. 🙂
Nicholas Temple,I just happed to run acsross this gentleman,andd asked if Mr.lee had alread posted this man he said he would make hime this weeks Hero!Sandee,Amen!