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Rice, John K.

Date of birth:
May 16th, 1896
Nationality:
American

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Brigadier General
Unit:
Assistant Division Commander, HQ, 78th Infantry Division "Lightning", U.S. Army
Legion of Merit - US Military
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Brigadier General
Unit:
Assistant Division Commander, HQ, 78th Infantry Division "Lightning", U.S. Army

This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Legion of Merit - US Military
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Brigadier General
Unit:
Assistant Division Commander, HQ, 78th Infantry Division "Lightning", U.S. Army
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Brigadier General
Unit:
Assistant Division Commander, HQ, 78th Infantry Division "Lightning", U.S. Army

With Palm.
Croix de Guerre (1939-1945)

Sources

  • - Autor: The Division Historical Association, Lightning – The History of the 78th Infantry Division, The Battery Press, Nashville, USA, 1999

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