| Regimental number | 3794 |
| Place of birth | Kumara, New Zealand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Managing director |
| Address | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 43 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E Rice, Chelford House, Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Yes Guards 6 months Vol 1898 New Zealand |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 46th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/63/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 45 |
| Place of burial | Brighton Cemetery, Victoria |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 142 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Accidental death, fell down stairway at Paragon Hotel, died at Sydney hospital. Husband of Mrs Elsie RICE, New Zealand. Native of New Zealand. Plaque in Garden of Remembrance, Victoria. |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Demosthenes', 16 January 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 2 March 1919; died before discharge, Sydney. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RICE John William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
