GARRATTY, George William
| Service Number: | 25511 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 24 November 1941 |
| Last Rank: | Petty Officer |
| Last Unit: | Not yet discovered |
| Born: | Portland, New South Wales, Australia, 2 January 1911 |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | Ship collision , lost at sea, 11 June 1943, aged 32 years |
| Cemetery: |
No known grave - "Known Unto God" Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour |
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement 25511 | |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 1941: | Enlisted Royal Australian Navy, Petty Officer, 25511 | |
| Date unknown: | Discharged Royal Australian Navy, Petty Officer, 25511 |
Service History
William George GARRATTY enlisted on 24th November 1941.
He served at H.M.A.S. Cerberus 24 Nov 1941 to 11th Jan 1942
Derwent? 12th Jan 1942 - 31st Mar 1942
Huon 1st Apr 1942 - 3rd Jul 1942
Leeuwin (W.A.) 4th July 1942 - 24th May 1943
H.M.A.S. Wallaroo 25th May 1943 where he served as a Motor Mechanic, he died 11th June 1943 after a collision with an Allied freighter, the United States Liberty Ship Henry Gilbert Costin, at 11:55 p.m., off the West Australian coast.
The collision occurred shortly after midnight off the Western Australian coast, approximately west of Fremantle. The night was dark and overcast and in accordance with wartime precautions the vessels were steaming without navigation lights burning.
William's body was lost at sea
George left a loving wife Lillian Mary to mourn his loss. They were married 25th October 1939
Submitted 6 November 2023 by Teena Hackett
Service History
William George GARRATTY enlisted on 24th November 1941.
He served at H.M.A.S. Cerberus 24 Nov 1941 to 11th Jan 1942
Derwent? 12th Jan 1942 - 31st Mar 1942
Huon 1st Apr 1942 - 3rd Jul 1942
Leeuwin (W.A.) 4th July 1942 - 24th May 1943
H.M.A.S. Wallaroo 25th May 1943 where he served as a Motor Mechanic, he died 11th June 1943 after a collision with an Allied freighter, the United States Liberty Ship Henry Gilbert Costin, at 11:55 p.m., off the West Australian coast.
The collision occurred shortly after midnight off the Western Australian coast, approximately west of Fremantle. The night was dark and overcast and in accordance with wartime precautions the vessels were steaming without navigation lights burning.
William's body was lost at sea
George left a loving wife Lillian Mary to mourn his loss. They were married 25th October 1939
Submitted 6 November 2023 by Teena Hackett