R.R. Rattey VC War Memorial
Description
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
| Rank | Given Name | Family Name | Conflicts | Fate | Service No. | Service | Unit | Campaign | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sgt | Reginald Roy | RATTEY | World War 2 | NX102964 | AIF | 25 AIB | view |
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-WatersEstablished date
1992Established Date format:
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$new_date = date("d F Y", $changed_date);
print 'Established date
';
print $new_date;
}
else{
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}Dedication date:
1992-11-11Dedication date
11 November 1992 Conflict/s
- Second World War, 1939–45
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