Ernest Huntly RATKE

Regimental number5776
Place of birthJarrahdale Western Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
Address60 Randell Street, North Perth, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Ratke, 60 Randell Street, North Perth, Western Australia
Enlistment date18 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name16th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/33/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 18 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Light Trench Mortar Battery
FateReturned to Australia 18 July 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal