Citation(s);
Military service
Burial/memorial information
The following details are given in the London Gazette of May 27th 1944: The King has been graciously pleased, on the advice of His Majesty's Canadian Ministers, to approve of the posthumous award of the George Cross, in recognition of most conspicuous gallantry in carrying out hazardous work in a very brave manner. Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, War Medal 1939-45.
Digital gallery of Sergeant John Rennie
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Photo of John Rennie
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George Cross
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Grave marker
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Commemorative Monument
Plaque to Sgt John Rennie at Recuiting Centre of the Highland and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's) Hamilton, Ontario -
Newspaper Clipping
Memorialized on the pages of the Globe and Mail. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper clipping
From the Kitchener Public Library collection of World War Two Soldier Information Cards. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper clipping
From the Kitchener Public Library collection of World War Two Soldier Information Cards. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Sergeant John Rennie
Digital gallery of
Sergeant John Rennie
Digital gallery of
Sergeant John Rennie
Digital gallery of
Sergeant John Rennie
Digital gallery of
Sergeant John Rennie
Digital gallery of
Sergeant John Rennie
Digital gallery of
Sergeant John Rennie
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 206 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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