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Born: Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, 27th May, 1915.
Death: Williamstown, Victoria, Australia, 26th July, 1980.
Date of Enlistment: 25th October, 1939.
Service No: VX70
Ranks Held:
Final Rank: Major
Conflicts/Operations: Second World War, 1939-1945
Death: Williamstown, Victoria, Australia, 26th July, 1980.
Date of Enlistment: 25th October, 1939.
Service No: VX70
Ranks Held:
Final Rank: Major
Conflicts/Operations: Second World War, 1939-1945
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Award: The Order of the British Empire - Member (Military) (Imperial) Date Granted: 6th March, 1947 Citation: ARMY - Distinguished service in the SW Pacific |
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Meritorious service in New Guinea & Middle East.
“Major Tatchell was Staff Officer RE Grade II H.Q. R.A.A. 2 Aust Corps from April to September 1945 and from 23rd May was also Staff Officer Grade I. His knowledge and devotion to duty contributed greatly to the efficiency of the artillery. Major Tatchell previously served with 6 Div Arty in Middle East and as Battery Commander New Guinea and Bougainville.” – Gazetted Citation.
“Major Tatchell was Staff Officer RE Grade II H.Q. R.A.A. 2 Aust Corps from April to September 1945 and from 23rd May was also Staff Officer Grade I. His knowledge and devotion to duty contributed greatly to the efficiency of the artillery. Major Tatchell previously served with 6 Div Arty in Middle East and as Battery Commander New Guinea and Bougainville.” – Gazetted Citation.