Gitz Rice | |
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| Born | May 5, 1891 New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Died | October 16, 1947 (aged 56) |
| Spouse | Ruby Hoffman |
| Relatives | George W. Rice, first cousin |
| Military career | |
| Birth name | Ingraham Rice |
| Nickname(s) | Gitz |
| Allegiance | Canada/United Kingdom |
| Service | Canadian Expeditionary Force |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | 5th Battery, 2nd Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery |
| Battles / wars | Ypres, the Somme and Vimy Ridge |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | War songs |
| Occupation(s) | Performer, composer |
| Instrument | Piano |
Lieutenant Gitz Rice (born Ingraham Rice; May 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.