| 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 |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
