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James Rice

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James Rice

written by Jean Rice (wife) & family

James Rice enlisted in the Royal Navy (HMS Collingwood) on 8th December 1943 aged 19 and served until his release on February 12 1947.

He served 11 postings as an Able Seaman throughout that time on a variety of ships – predominantly the Victory, Charlock and Eaglet (Mermaid).

He received the Atlantic Star and the Ushakov Medal for his service during the Arctic Convoys and proudly marched every year on ANZAC Day in South Australia with other Arctic Convoy shipmates.

He was a founding member of the Arctic Convoy club in South Australia.

Sadly he passed away only weeks before his Arctic Star arrived.

Following the end of the war James emigrated to Australia. During the trip out he met Jean Hubbert whom he married when they arrived. They settled in South Australia and were married for 63 years.

James Rice passed away on March 20, 2013 aged 89 years. He is survived by his wife Jean and 2 children and their families.

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We have been privileged to work with the Russian Arctic Convoys Museum Project and to support it every endeavour since it was launched. It is important both for Russia and the United Kingdom to preserve memories of this most heroic page of our War time Alliance as a tribute to the Veterans and for the sake of future generations.
Andrey Pritsepov
Andrey PritsepovConsul General of the Russian Federation in Edinburgh
What a wonderful setup. You are doing the memory of these brave men proud!
Andrew Choong
Andrew ChoongCurator, National Maritime Museum
Now I can envision what Dad talked about!
Chesapeake
ChesapeakeVA
What an experience
VisitorSouth Africa
This has been valuable for my research. Thank you.
VisitorWellington, New Zealand
Brings local history to life.
VisitorSheffield, UK
A wonderful and comprehensive display – many congratulations for keeping history alive.
Visitor Kent, UK
Tells the story well.
VisitorAustralia
Very touched by the stories of all these brave men.
VisitorFrance
Thank you for bringing the history of both countries together. Спасибо огромное!
VisitorRussia
Fascinating to return to where my Dad was based in the Royal Navy.
VisitorLondon, UK
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