It is with great sadness that I on behalf of the Rats of Tobruk Association inform you of the passing of the last Australian Rat of Tobruk Thomas Page Pritchard at the age of 102 on August 3rd.

Tommy was a stalwart member of our association and a most humble veteran having served with the 2/5th field ambulance throughout the middle east and the southwest pacific.

We as an Association are extremely grateful to have had Tommy for so long yet we mourn his loss and the last direct linkage with some 14,000 Australian servicemen who served in Tobruk.

A condolence book will be made available at Tobruk House for members of the public to sign soon. Condolences in writing can be sent to the below address.

Lachlan E Gaylard
Secretary
Rats of Tobruk Association Inc.

yours,
Lachlan E Gaylard
Secretary
Rats of Tobruk Association Inc.
Mail: Tobruk House, 44 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park VIC 3206
Email: ratsoftobruk41@gmail.com
Phone: 0426 242 754