George Snavely Rentz | |
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 CDR George S. Rentz | |
| Born | July 25, 1882 Lebanon, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | March 1, 1942 (aged 59) Pacific Ocean |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | Commander |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross |
George Snavely Rentz (July 25, 1882 – March 1, 1942) was a United States Navy chaplain who served during World War I and World War II. For selfless heroism following the loss of USS Houston (CA-30) in the Battle of Sunda Strait, he was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross— the only Navy Chaplain to be so honored during World War II.