Jack Rice was born on the 29th April 1895 in Cheam, the son of Stephen (b.1865) a Gardener Domestic and Maria (b.1865) He was Baptised on the 30th June 1895 in Cheam.

His known siblings were, Richard G J b.1887, Walter b.1890, Charles b.1892 and Harry b.1898 although the 1911 Census confirmed that there were 11 children in all, although most by that time, had moved out of the family home, which was, 2 Poplar Cottage, North Cheam.

See also his brother Richard George James who was also killed in action.

Jack’s name appears on the War Memorial in Worcester Park and this entry has been completed on behalf of The Royal British Legion Worcester Park Branch.

 

Peter Hannah