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RATCLIFF, Herbert
Personal Details
| Service Number: | SX5039 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 11 June 1940, Adelaide, SA |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | Not yet discovered |
| Born: | Adelaide, SA, 22 January 1910 |
| Home Town: | North Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Memorials: |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 11 Jun 1940: | Involvement Private, SX5039 | |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 1940: | Enlisted Adelaide, SA | |
| 11 Jun 1940: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Private, SX5039 | |
| 24 Nov 1942: | Discharged | |
| 24 Nov 1942: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Private, SX5039 |
Personal Stories
7th Division Petrol Coy
Herbert Ratcliff and his brother SX 5340 Edmond R Ratcliff, were original members of the South Australian "7th Division Petrol Company". The Coy was raised by Captain T. C. Williamson in mid 1940, Adelaide.
E.R "Ned" Ratcliff served till the end of hostilities. Herb was discharged in 1942 due to ill health.
Submitted 7 March 2022 by David Phillips
Herbert's Passing
Via the "Kangaroo Island Pioneers Assoc". Herbert passed away on the 7th January 1979.
Submitted 7 March 2022 by David Phillips
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