The Peebles and Fox Family History:Information about Aileen Therese Delaney
Aileen Therese Delaney (b. 8 June 1925, d. 5 November 2004)
Notes for Aileen Therese Delaney:
Aileen's husband, Reginald Roy Rattey (28 March, 1918 Barmedman, NSW - 8 January, 1986 West Wyalong, NSW) was awarded the Victoria Cross received on 9 July, 1946.On 22 March, 1945, an attack of Australian infantryment near Bougainville on the Solomon Islands was stopped by a strong hostile supremacy.Although this Australian unit was forced to withdraw, Corporal Rattey stormed forward on his own.By this action he fired with his Bren from his hip.He eliminated by this heroic solo action three enemy bunkers.As a result, his company could continue their advance.Later promoted to the rank of Sergeant.Reginald Rattey is buried at the West Wyalong Lawn Cemetery, NSW.