Regimental number | 2761 |
Place of birth | Huiden Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Train examiner |
Address | 32 Ross Street, Toorak, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, H H Rattle, 32 Ross Street, Toorak, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 24th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal '8-9 May 1917 Magnificent and valuable work while in charge of L.M.G. section.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in charge of a Lewis gun section his post was blown in and all his team put out of action. He personally repaired the gun, carried it forward single handed to a shell hole and from there brought flanking fire to bear upon the enemy, thereby smashing their attack. Later on he was again blown up by a shell, and his gun smashed; whereupon he obtained another, and continued in action single handed after all his men were killed. His fearlessness was exceptional.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Boxhill Cemetery |