Julian A Rice

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media-34872.jpeg UPL 34872 First Lieutenant Julian A "Bud" Rice, Pilot of the 316th Troop Carrier Group.

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Object Number - UPL 34872 - First Lieutenant Julian A "Bud" Rice, Pilot of the 316th Troop Carrier Group.

Bud flew a C-47 Dakota Skytrain on D-Day and throughout the war, carrying troops and supplies to Europe daily, then returning wounded to England. Used for transport, the C-47 had no armored protection nor weaponry. During his 4-year enlistment, Bud feels very lucky to have survived nearly 800 missions, often through combat zones under heavy fire. "It was an honor to serve with such brave pilots and brave troops. Everyone did the best job they could under the worst of circumstances."



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  • Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
  • Unit: 316th Troop Carrier Group 37th Troop Carrier Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
  • Unit: 316th Troop Carrier Group 37th Troop Carrier Squadron

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Born

Panama 8 January 1921

Died

California 4 August 2019

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Bud flew a C-47 Dakota Skytrain on D-Day and throughout the war, carrying troops and supplies to Europe daily and returning wounded to England. Used for transport, the C-47 had no armored protection nor weaponry. Bud therefore feels very lucky to have survived nearly 800 missions, often through combat zones under heavy fire. "The pilots I flew with and troops I carried were brave men I was proud to serve with. Everyone did the best job they could under the worst of circumstances." After the war, Bud spent a lifetime career in engineering design for the aircraft and spacecraft industries. Although he lost his beloved wife after 71 years of marriage, his kids and grandkids are thankful he is still around.
First Pitch, June 6, 2019: https://youtu.be/BQCkbNyI0tU

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"Valor Without Arms" , A History of the 316th Troop Carrier Group, 1942-1945, by Michael N. Ingrisano Jr.

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Biography completed by historian Helen Millgate. Information sourced from correspondence files and articles held in an IWM research collection related to the acquisition of various items and ephemera belonging to Bud Rice.

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American Air Museum text from displays.
"Valor Without Arms - A History of the 316th Troop Carrier Group", By Michael N. Ingrisano Jr.

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