Wesley Rice enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1951, after graduating from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute the previous year. He was commissioned in 1952 through the Officer Candidate Screening Course having attained the enlisted rank of sergeant. He retired as a United States Marine Corps Major General in 1988.
Sponsored by:
Wesley
H.
Rice
February 7, 1932
–
Born:
Baltimore
,
Maryland
Home:
Baltimore
,
Maryland
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Wesley H. Rice, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Wesley H. Rice, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.