| Regimental number | 2499 |
| Place of birth | South Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Letter carrier |
| Address | 58 Fenwick Street, Clifton Hill, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Reaburn, 58 Fenwick Street, Clifton Hill, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Divisional Signal Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
MSM Recommendation date: Military Medal LG No. 30830 of 13 August 1918 refers. Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: Meritorious Service Medal 'For excellent and consistent work done during the period 6th to 20th February 1918 in the line at ZONNEBEKE and in particular, his bravery and devotion to duty on the night 13th/14th February, when lines to battalions in the forward area, were cut several times by hostile shelling with H.E. and Gas shells. On this night, under circumstances of great danger and intense discomfort owing to Lachrymatory Gas, Sergeant RAEBURN went out on each occasion that the lines were cut, and by repairing the lines, restored communication with most commendable promptitude.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
