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Harold Abbott Sgt Reg Rattey

oil on canvas on wood panel

60.8 x 45.2 cm; 82.1 x 66.8 cm framed

Image courtesy Australian War Memorial, Canberra

This portrait by Harold Abbott of Reginald Rattey (1917-1986) is now in the collection of the Australian War Memorial, Canberra. Rattey was awarded a Victoria Cross for bravery in 1945 for his actions in South Bougainville during World War II.