Russian AnzacsRichard Rattus
| Born | 1889 |
|---|---|
| Place | Kanepi near Võru, Estonia |
| Ethnic origin | Estonian |
| Religion | Lutheran |
| Mother | Aluenus (Alvine?) Rattus |
| Family | Wife Esther Rattus (nee Ackolson) |
| Residence before arrival at Australia | Was apprentice in St Petersburg for 3 years |
| Arrived at Australia |
on 1913 per Shropshire |
| Residence before enlistment | Adelaide |
| Occupation | Baker, worked as a labourer, 1935 machinist |
| Naturalisation | Served as naturalised British subject |
| Residence after the war | Adelaide |
| Died | 18.07.1951, Adelaide |
Service #1
| Service number | 4497 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 4.01.1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide |
| Unit | 27th Battalion |
| Rank | Private |
| Place | Western Front, 1916-1919 |
| Casualties | WIA 1917 (twice) |
| Final fate | RTA 15.05.1919 |
| Discharged | 16.08.1919 |
Materials
Digitised service records (NAA)
Digitised Embarkation roll entry (AWM)
Group portrait of A Company of the 27th Battalion. E03951 E03951K (reference copy) (AWM)
Army payfile (NAA)
Gallery
Richard Rattus
(NAA, B2455, Rattus)