Vietnam War
| Unit | 7th Special Forces Group |
|---|---|
| Rank | Specialist 4 U.S. Army |
| Entered Service From | Spartanburg South Carolina |
| Date of Death | December 28 1965 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
B
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Specialist, Fourth Class Rice was a member of the 299th Attack Helicopter Company, 7th Special Forces Group. On December 28, 1965, he was the door gunner of a Bell Iroquois Utility Helicopter (UH-1D) departing An Khe, South Vietnam on a supply mission. Radio contact was lost. His remains were recovered on April 4, 2008 and identified on June 1, 2009. His name is permanently inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
