Stephen Dominic RICE

Regimental number12/2926
AddressCheltenham Road, Devonport, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Thomas D Rice, Schoolmaster, Waihou
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 9 October 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'Action: Taking of Switch Trench, South east of High Wood, 15th September 1916. After gaining our objective and in the absence of all his officers, who had become casualties, Sergeant Rice took command of the company and successfully consolidated the position.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 9 December 1916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Seventh

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