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Edward
F.
Rice
1876-11-24

–

1939-08-10

Born:

Mitchellstown, County Cork

, 

Ireland

Home:

Chicago

, 

Illinois

Buried: 

Des Plaines

, 

Illinois

Cemetery:

All Saints Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum

Born in Ireland, Edward Rice emigrated to the United States with his parents and three siblings, and settled in Chicago, Illinois, where he received his early education at Saint Pius School and Saint Ignatius College. He then attended Niagara University, Niagara Falls, New York, and received his theological training at Our lady of Angels Seminary in Niagara Falls. He was ordained a Catholic priest of the Vincentian Order on May 24, 1902. In 1917 he was appointed Spiritual Director of the Metropolitan and Particular Councils of Chicago, serving in that capacity until February 4, 1918, when he was appointed a U.S. Army chaplain. During World War I he served with the 122d Field Artillery Regiment of the American Expeditionary Forces in France, earning a Silver Star. After the war he had many years experience in Chaplain duties for the 7th Regiment, Illinois National Guard.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Chaplain’s Corps)

    Regiment:

    122d Field Artillery Regiment

    Division:

    33d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 4, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 4 (June 3, 1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Captain (Chaplain’s Corps) Edward F. Rice, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Chaplain Rice distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 122d Field Artillery Regiment, 33d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at Rembercourt, France, east of Saint Mihiel, France, 4 September 1918, in giving aid to the wounded under heavy fire.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Chaplain)

    Regiment:

    122d Field Artillery Regiment

    Division:

    33d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 4, 1918
    Headquarters, 33d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Captain (Chaplain) Edward F. Rice, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 33d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Chaplain Rice distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 122d Field Artillery Regiment, 33d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during World War II.