Tom Pritchard, who has died aged 102, was believed to be the last Australian soldier to serve with the Desert Rats during the siege of Tobruk. In January 1941, Australian troops overwhelmed ...

Their contribution to the defense of Tobruk has been paramount; on many occasions their great work has turned the battle in our favor. It was Good Friday that the German infantry appeared in strength.

Loading Wednesday marks the 83rd anniversary of the siege of the Libyan town of Tobruk and the birth of the “Rats” legend, when Australian troops led the Allied defence of the strategic post ...

Pritchard, centre, marching past the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne with former comrades on Anzac Day - Courtesy of Rats of Tobruk Association ...