| Regimental number | 1102 |
| Place of birth | Clermont, Queensland |
| School | Clermont State School, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Stockman |
| Address | Barcaldine, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25.6 |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Weight | 130 lbs |
| Next of kin | Friend, Elizabeth Blanche Bayham, Barcaldine, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Light Horse Regiment, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/16/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Bullecourt, France |
| Age at death | 29.6 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 29 |
| Place of burial | Gaza War Cemetery (Plot XIX, Row E, Grave No. 12), Palestine |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 8 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: George and Edith RATHJEN |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Surname incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as RATHYEN. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RATHJEN George Edward |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
