Private 1st Class, Genevieve Patricia Rice
Born: March 3, 1922
Died: September 30, 2013
Burial Site: SFNC, Section C, Site C269
Awards
During World War II, Genevieve Patricia “Pat” Rice enlisted in the Women’s Army Corps (WAC).1 Rice served in New Guinea and the Philippines as a Classification and Personnel Specialist.1 During her service, Rice was awarded two campaign medals: a good conduct medal and a Philippine Liberation Ribbon with a bronze star.1
Rice was born in Douglas, Arizona on March 3, 1922 to Mary Genevieve Trotter and Frederick Rice.2 Prior to attending college at the University of the Pacific, Rice lived in California.1 Upon graduating, she enlisted in the WAC.1 After the war, Rice worked for the State of California as a Personnel Specialist.1 Upon retirement, she moved to New Mexico.1 Rice passed away September 29, 2013 at the age of 91.1
Images & Documents
Rice, Genevieve Register of Births
“Register of Births.” Arizona History and Archives Division; Film Number: 51.100.3
Rice, Genevieve Gravestone
PFC Genevieve Patricia Rice. Find a Grave. Accessed June 27, 2023. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/118068350/genevieve-patricia-rice
Notes:
- “Rice, Genevieve Patricia.” The Albuquerque Journal, October 3, 2013. 19. Newspapers.com
- “Register of Births.” Arizona History and Archives Division; Film Number: 100.3
Featured Image:
Genevieve P Rice. Find a Grave. Accessed June 27, 2023. https://www.danielsfuneral.com/obituaries/genevieve-rice
Prepared by Allegra E Hernandez, Ph.D.