Malcolm Rice
b.
d. December 4, 1927
s/o Charley and Mary Jane Webb Rice
h/o Calla Lee Rice m. October 15, 1919
Capt. Malcolm Rice was a twenty-seven year veteran of the United States Army. Capt. Rice first served along the Mexican Border then was assigned to serve in Europe with the famous First Division where he was involved in many battles. Both the American and foreign countries decorated him for his bravery in action.
In 1925 Capt Rice was transferred to the National Guard, and was stationed in Winchester, Kentucky
Captain Malcolm Rice
Hagerhill, Kentucky
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS
Citation
The commander in Chief of the American Expeditionary Forces, in the name of the President, has awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, to the following named officer, for the act of extraordinary heroism described below:
Capt, Malcolm Rice, Eighteenth Infantry, for extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont, France, October 1 - 8th , 1918; during the advance on October 8th, Capt. Rice was severely gassed, and although suffering greatly from the effects thereof, he remained with his company for 4 days after which he was forced to evacuate on account of temporary blindness.
Official Bulletin
Feb. 11, 1919 page 39
FRENCH ORDER FOR DECORATION OF CROIX DE GUERRE R. C.
GRAND QUARTER GENERAL
Armees Francaises de l'Est
Etat Major
Bureau du Personnel
(decorations) Ordre No. 15 170 "D" (EXTRAIT)
Apres approbation du Genral Commandant en Chef les Forces expeditionnaires Americanes en France, le Marechal de France Commandant en Chef les Armees of Francaises de l'Est cits a l'Ordre de la BRIGADE:
Captaine Malcolm Rice, du 18th Regiment d'Infanterie Americain:
"Officier doue de belles qualities militaires mise en relief par un profound sentiment du devoir. S'est distingue dans les operations de Soissons, en conduisant sa compagnie jusqu'au moment ou il fut grievement blesse."
Au Frand Quartier General, le 30 Mars 1919
