| Regimental number | 1603 |
| Place of birth | Forfar, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Platelayer |
| Address | Carnousted, Scotland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 170 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Margaret Rattray, Carnousted, Scotland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis Parents: David and Margaret RATTRAY |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulysses', 13 February 1917; disembarked Adelaide, 12 April 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 29 June 1917. Cause of death: tuberculosis. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 38 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 4 East, Grave 4), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RATTRAY David |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
