Robert Thomas Rice, Jr.

First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, Infantry

Robert Thomas Rice, Jr. was born on 19 April 1947.

On 8 August 1970, First Lieutenant Robert Thomas Rice, Jr. was serving with 2d Platoon, Company B, 2nd Battalion (Mechanized) 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division.

On that date, 1LT Rice was killed in action when he sustained wounds from artillery, rocket or mortar fire. His body was recovered.

Medals and Badge

Silver Star Medal
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart
Army Commendation Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Combat Infantryman Badge

Honors

At the Vietnam Veterans Memorial the name Robert T Rice Jr is engraved on Panel 08W Line 094.

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