Fred Rice, Jr.
Chicago Police Department officer and first permanent African-American superintendent
About Fred Rice, Jr.
Lived 1926 – 2011 (aged 84). Fred Rice, Jr. was an American police officer and u.S. Army soldier.
Early life Rice was born December 24, 1926, in Chicago to Leola Mosely and Fred Rice Sr.
Years after high school, Rice served in the United States Army for two years in the Korean War, from 1950 to 1952. Rice received two battle stars, a combat infantry badge, and special commendation from the government of South Korea. ending his 32-year career as a Chicago police officer. In 2001, Rice was diagnosed with lung cancer. After an almost ten-year long battle with the cancer, Rice died January 10, 2011, at ManorCare Health Services in Palos Heights, Illinois. Rice was buried at Oak Woods Cemetery in Chicago.
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Who was Fred Rice, Jr.?
Chicago Police Department officer and first permanent African-American superintendent
When was Fred Rice, Jr. born?
Fred Rice, Jr. was born on 24 December 1926 in Chicago.
When did Fred Rice, Jr. die?
Fred Rice, Jr. died on 10 January 2011 in Palos Heights, Illinois.
What was Fred Rice, Jr.'s occupation?
Fred Rice, Jr. was a police officer and u.S. Army soldier.
What nationality was Fred Rice, Jr.?
Fred Rice, Jr. was American.
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