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R.R. Rattey VC War Memorial

R.R. Rattey VC War Memorial
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A large piece of local rock with one brass and one white marble plaque attached. 

Inscription

Plaque 1

1918 1986

This memorial commemorates the memory of

NX102964 Sgt. R.R. Rattey 25th A.I.B.

who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his

dauntless courage in the face of the enemy at

Bougainville island on 22 March 1945

Erected by the West Wyalong RSL Sub-Branch 1992

Lest We Forget

A.V.Haub Secretary

W.G. Wyse Treasurer

C.S. Patten President

Plaque 2

This memorial was unveiled on 11.11.92 by Reg Ratty's son Robert who was assisted by his son Clinton 1918 - 1986

Veterans listed on this memorial

Veterans listed on this memorial

Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more
Sgt Reginald Roy RATTEY World War 2 NX102964 AIF view

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Address
Lions Park
Cnr Newell Highway and Mid Western Highway
West Wyalong NSW 2671
Local Government Area
Bland Shire
Setting
Garden/park
Memorial type
Stone/bushrock
Recorded by
Peter Levarre-Waters
Year of construction
1992
Dedication date
11 November 1992
Conflict/s
Second World War, 1939–45