Rennie, John George Cross Recipient

Rennie, John (1920-1943). Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, Rennie was posthumously awarded the George Cross. In service with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada, Acting Sergeant Rennie was supervising grenade throwing in Slough, England, on October 29th, 1943. Attempting to throw back a grenade that had rolled back into the throwing area, Rennie was mortally injured. By his sacrifice, Rennie protected others from the explosion.

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