| Name: | John Rice | Reg No: | 3397 |
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| Image: | - | Date Of Joining: | 14 February 1923 |
| Date of birth: | 03 June 1898 | Address: | Castletown, Ballylinan, Athy, Kildare |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic | IRA Rank: | Private |
| Rank In National Army: | - | RIC Rank: | 0 |
| Foreign Army Rank: | - | If In Cid Or Protection Corps: | - |
| Knowledge Of Irish Language: | - | Height: | 5ft 9 3/8 |
| Chest: | 38.5 / 36.5 | Remarks: | - |
| Keyword: | Boyle Nenagh Tullamore Handball | Acknowledgements And Sources: | - |
| Garda Rank at end of service: | - | Where Stationed-DISTRICT(Place): | TIPPERARY (Nenagh) |
| End of Service and Reason: | 02 June 1961 (Retired) | Marriage | Kathleen Cahill (23 August 1928) |
| Occupation Or Trade: | - | By Whom Recommended: | - |
| Link To Register: | - | ||
| Additional Images: | - | Page Numbers: | 252 and 254 |
| Further Notes: | Son of Michael Rice (a Labourer) and Mary White. Married Kathleen Winifred Cahill on 23rd August 1928 in St. Joseph's Church, Berkeley, Dublin.They had five children. Was a Weights and Measures Inspector. Played for Dublin Garda Championship. Also payed for Laois and Roscommon Railway Teams. Won the All-Ireland Double Handball Championship. Was known for sprinting and cycling as well.Played with Ceili bands as a keen musician. Retired on 2nd June 1961. Resided in Geashill, Tullamore, County Offaly. Died on 5th November 1973. | ||