Henry S. Rent
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Army
Henry S. Rent enlisted in the Army on October 19, 1942, at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Home at entry: Gheen, Minnesota.
He served as a Corporal and airplane and engine mechanic with the 1045th Army Air Forces Base Unit in the continental U.S.
Mr. Rent was awarded the following: Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.
He was honorably discharged on January 15, 1946, at San Antonio, Texas.
Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 265.