| Regimental number | 357 |
| Place of birth | Rheola, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Rheola, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Catto, Rheola, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/13/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A16 Star of Victoria on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches 'Continuous good and gallant service, October 1916 to February 1917. Consistent marked gallantry and devotion to duty.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette', No. 169 (4 October 1917). Recommendation date: Military Medal 'Courage and devotion to duty in carrying out rescue work and attending to wounded under heavy fire. (East of Ypres on 4 October 1917)' Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Commemoration details | Plaque in Garden of Remembrance, Victoria |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This N.C.O. displayed the greatest courage and devotion to duty in the action near ZONNEBEKE east of YPRES on 4th October, 1917. Regardless of enemy barrages he attended to the bandaging and evacuation of wounded regardless of risk to himself. Towards the end of the seven days tour, in heavily shelled and wet trenches, his cheerfulness and great courage was responsible for keeping up the spirits of tired and sorely tried men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2643 Pte Robert Grant CATTO, 60th Bn, killed in action, 5 April 1918. |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 81 |
| Place of burial | Rheola Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
