manayunkman Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 I found it. Thanks. At best Sgt. Rice might have flown on his own time unofficially. The family was clear that the green uniform had wings on it. What kind of wings they can't remember. Link to post Share on other sites
manayunkman Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 A couple of years ago I did a google search of Ward Rice and found an article about him and a pilot crashing their floatplane into the Potomac. It was the first crash of a floatplane in the US military. I can no longer find this article. What am I doing wrong ? Link to post Share on other sites
BEAST Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 A couple of years ago I did a google search of Ward Rice and found an article about him and a pilot crashing their floatplane into the Potomac. It was the first crash of a floatplane in the US military. I can no longer find this article. What am I doing wrong ? I reponded in your other thread, so I hope you don't mind me posting this here also. I found the following article in the NY Times and the San Francisco Call ( http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85066387/1912-10-23/ed-1/seq-13/;words=Harold+Rice+Ward+Geiger ) " We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. " View my website honoring the men and women of Indiana: http://indianavets.wix.com/indiana-at-war and follow my updates on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/IndianaModernAgeofWar/ Interested in US uniforms? Join the Association of American Military Uniform Collectors! http://aamuc.org/or find us on Facebook! facebook.com/AAMUC.ORG Link to post Share on other sites
manayunkman Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 Beast, You're my hero. How'd you find that ? Link to post Share on other sites
Pointedcuffs Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Absolutely amazing group. Thanks for sharing. Never lose sight of the fact that the most important yardstick of your success will be how you treat other people - your family, friends, and coworkers, and even strangers you meet along the way. Link to post Share on other sites
manayunkman Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 Thank you Pointedcuffs. I love that article and that they call Rice an Aviator. That event took place in 1912. I'm sure that wasn't the first time Rice went up. He must have felt qualified ( an Air Medal ) to have some sort of status ( Co Pilot - Aerial Mechanic ) for his achievements. Link to post Share on other sites
BEAST Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Beast, You're my hero. How'd you find that ? I'm glad I could help. I used Google and entered his first name, last name and "Potomac" as search terms. When I tried the search with his middle initial, it didn't come up. " We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. " View my website honoring the men and women of Indiana: http://indianavets.wix.com/indiana-at-war and follow my updates on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/IndianaModernAgeofWar/ Interested in US uniforms? Join the Association of American Military Uniform Collectors! http://aamuc.org/or find us on Facebook! facebook.com/AAMUC.ORG Link to post Share on other sites
Croix de Guerre Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Great God man! I've seen some rare and historic items on this forum but I think this one really does fall into the category of "it ought to be in a museum". I am stunned. WANTED TO BUY OR TRADE - AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE, NORTON-HARJES AMBULANCE CORPS, AMERICAN RED CROSS IN ITALY, CZECH AND POLISH LEGIONS AND ANY ARTIFACTS ASSOCIATED WITH AMERICANS THAT SERVED IN FOREIGN ARMIES IN WORLD WAR ONE "Je meurs content, puisque nous sommes victorieux! Vive la France! Link to post Share on other sites
Croix de Guerre Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 The flight line of Curtiss planes. You know that well maybe the entire US Air force in that photo! WANTED TO BUY OR TRADE - AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE, NORTON-HARJES AMBULANCE CORPS, AMERICAN RED CROSS IN ITALY, CZECH AND POLISH LEGIONS AND ANY ARTIFACTS ASSOCIATED WITH AMERICANS THAT SERVED IN FOREIGN ARMIES IN WORLD WAR ONE "Je meurs content, puisque nous sommes victorieux! Vive la France! Link to post Share on other sites
manayunkman Posted December 11, 2012 Author Share Posted December 11, 2012 Great God man! I've seen some rare and historic items on this forum but I think this one really does fall into the category of "it ought to be in a museum". I am stunned. I've always felt the same way. Link to post Share on other sites
manayunkman Posted December 11, 2012 Author Share Posted December 11, 2012 You know that well maybe the entire US Air force in that photo! You are right. How funny is that ? Link to post Share on other sites
Dirk Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Missed this the first time! Thank you for brining this great thread back up! Always looking for items associated with the China Marines! Visit chinamarine.org Link to post Share on other sites
ludwigh1980 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 This was a great group, I think I bid on it on eBay when it sold. Seemed to me it went for what I consider an reasonable price. Seeking Model 1895 and 1902 Named Officer coats as well as Spanish American War Tropical Uniforms.Also pre WW2 marine uniforms. Always pre-1945 Colorado National Guard Items wanted! Also seeking Rhodesian Uniforms and Gear used by Americans in the Rhodesian Security Forces during the Bush War (Africa). Fortune cookie say: "An expert is someone that knows so much about so little." Link to post Share on other sites
manayunkman Posted May 15 Author Share Posted May 15 If I remember correctly it was about 2,000. The orange and white was fun to look at. Link to post Share on other sites
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