| Regimental number | 604 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Millbrook, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Neales Flat near Eudunda, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30.1 |
| Height | 5' 9.25" |
| Weight | 166 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Rice, Neales Flat near Eudunda, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| The 32nd Bn (Headquarters, Signallers, A, B, C, and D Companies) embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on two ships, HMAT A2 'Geelong', on 18 November 1915, and HMAT A13 'Katuna', on 24 November 1915. The Embarkation Roll does not distinguish between these ships, and it is therefore not possible from the Embarkation Roll to ascertain on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Wandilla', 16 March 1918; discharged (medically unfit: wounded: gun shot wond, right leg, fractured femur), Adelaide, 23 September 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 75 |
| Place of burial | Morgan Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RICE William Henry |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
