Robert Henry Rice (17 Sep 1903 – 20 May 1994), was an American submarine commander during World War II who was awarded the Navy Cross twice.

[12] Following his graduation from Hoosac School, Rice received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

Ensign Robert Henry Rice's first assignment after graduating from the Naval Academy was aboard the battleship USS Texas (BB-35).

[14] The following year, LTJG Rice was transferred to the gunboat USS Luzon (PG-47), where he performed patrols along the Yangtze River in China in 1931 and 1932.

[17] In 1935, Rice was sent back to the United States Naval Academy for additional training to command submarines, and the following year assigned to USS S-34.

Despite the activity of numerous patrol craft engaged in anti-submarine measures in his area, he maneuvered his ship in such an expert manner that he brought it through without damage and his crew home without loss or injury.