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Soldier Summary

Richard J. Rice

Military History

Rank: Private, First Class

Unit: United States. Army. Infantry, 339th. Company A.

Serial Number: 2048770

Medals Awarded
  • Citation Order #8
  • Silver Star Citation[1]
Events
EventDatePlaceDetails
Residence1927Chicago, IL
ResidenceMarquette, MI
Reported dead since 1962 reunion3/1/1920
Silver Star Citation1/22/1919
Sources

[1]Military Times Hall of Valor

Hugh D. McPhail papers, 1918-1957[View online]

The romance of Company "A", 339th infantry, A. N. R. E. F.

Biennial reunion programs

The Polar Bear, vol. 3, no. 1 (Feb. 1927).