Biography - Richard John Ratcliffe

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Richard John Ratcliffe (1932–1999)

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'Ratcliffe, Richard John (1932–1999)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/ratcliffe-richard-john-35307/text, accessed 8 June 2026.

Life Summary [details]

Birth

7 August, 1932
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Death

20 May, 1999 (aged 66)
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Education

Occupation or Descriptor

Awards

Winston Churchill Memorial Trust (national)

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