| Regimental number | 2729 |
| Place of birth | Beechworth, Victoria |
| School | High School, Bendigo |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Dimboola, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.3 |
| Height | 5' 2" |
| Weight | 124 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, H R Laycock, Dimboola, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Great courage and initiative in leading sections of Co. and placing M.G. crews. (24-26 February 1917 near Flers.)' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Polygon Wood, France |
| Age at death | 20 |
| Place of burial | Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery (Plot XXV, Row K, Grave No. 4), Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 50 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Harry and Anne LAYCOCK. Native of Beechworth, Victoria |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Service number incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as 2739. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, LAYCOCK Raymond Stanley |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
