Regimental number | 1436 |
Place of birth | Marryatville, South Australia |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Driver |
Address | Tarcowie, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24.1 |
Height | 5' 8.5" |
Weight | 162 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Mary Raftery, Tarcowie, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Division Trench Mortar Battery |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orontes', 15 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 18 August 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, RAFTERY John Francis |