The last remaining veteran of the NSW Rats of Tobruk has died, leaving behind only a few survivors of the infamous World War II campaign in the North African desert. Key points: The Rats of Tobruk earned their name defending the Libyan port city from Italian and German attack for eight months The Rats of Tobruk earned their name defending the Libyan port city from Italian and German attack for eight months Prime Minister Anthony Albanese paid tribute to an "extraordinary member" of "the greatest generation" Prime Minister Anthony Albanese paid tribute to an "extraordinary member" of "the greatest generation"...