Gitz Rice

Gitz Rice
Born(1891-05-05)May 5, 1891
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died
October 16, 1947(1947-10-16) (aged 56)
SpouseRuby Hoffman
RelativesGeorge W. Rice, first cousin
Military career
Birth nameIngraham Rice
NicknameGitz
AllegianceCanada/United Kingdom
BranchCanadian Expeditionary Force
RankLieutenant
Unit5th Battery, 2nd Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery
ConflictsYpres, the Somme and Vimy Ridge
Musical career
GenresWar songs
OccupationsPerformer, composer
InstrumentPiano

Lieutenant Gitz Rice (born Ingraham Rice; March 5, 1891 – October 16, 1947) was a Canadian service member and entertainer, best known for creating various World War I war songs popular among both troops and civilians.

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