Normandy veteran Henry Rice dies aged 100
Summary
Henry Rice, a World War Two veteran who took part in the Normandy landings, has died at the age of 100. He served as a signalman on HMS Eastway, arriving at Juno Beach five days after D-Day, and received the Legion d'honneur from France for his service.Key Facts
- Henry Rice was a signalman aboard HMS Eastway during the Normandy landings in 1944.
- He arrived at Juno Beach five days after D-Day and helped deliver vehicles, men, and equipment.
- Rice survived a near-miss when a torpedo was fired toward his boat but passed underneath it.
- He was awarded the Legion d'honneur by the French government.
- After Normandy, Rice served in Malta, the Gulf, Sri Lanka, Burma, and Singapore.
- Rice attended many remembrance events in the UK and helped promote educating children about D-Day.
- He died two weeks after another Normandy veteran, Kenneth Hay, who was 101 years old.
- Rice celebrated his 100th birthday in March 2026 with his family.
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