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Leslie Auther RATKE

Regimental number937
Place of birthJarrahdale Western Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationMill hand
AddressRandall Street, North Perth, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMrs Mary Ratke, Randall Street, North Perth, Western Australia
Enlistment date7 May 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll11 December 1918
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Battalion, H Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/28/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on 2 November 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Light Trench Mortar Battery
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'(Bullecourt 6 May 1917) Conspicuous good work and courage in continually carrying despatches under very heavy fire.'
Recommendation date: 14 May 1917

FateReturned to Australia 3 December 1918
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 7 October 1916

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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