| Regimental number | 19748 |
| Place of birth | Narracoorte South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Gasfitter |
| Address | Athol Street, Prahran, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E A Rackham, 21 Henry Street, Windsor, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Battalion Quartermaster Sergeant |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Battery 30 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Battery Sergeant Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
MSM Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'Battery Sergeant Major RACKHAM has done remarkably good work during the period 25th February 1918 to Night 16th/17th September 1918. He has been responsible for the ammunition supply from Wagon Lines to Battery Position, and has at all times carried out his duties in a most capable and efficient manner. His untiring energy, coolness under shell fire, and devotion to duty have set an excellent example to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
