| Regimental number | 2919 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Stanthorpe, Queensland |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | Stanthorpe, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Raff, Stanthorpe, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: Gen INF Reinf Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF9 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'Consistent good work & initiative.' Not awarded. Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches 'Consistent valuable services, especially since October 1916.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Not awarded. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During operations against an enemy position Lieutenant Raff led a party with great gallantry and initiative against an enemy post which was dangerous to our out-post line. He captured the post with a machine gun and two prisoners. His quick appreciation of the needs of the situation and immediate action were mainly responsible for the success of the enterprise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details | War service: Egypt, Western Front. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. Admitted to 1st Auxiliary Hospital, Cairo, 23 February 1916 (influenza); joined unit, 12 March 1916. Appointed Lance Corporal, 13 March 1916; Lance Corporal, France, 6 July 1916. Promoted Corporal, 26 November 1916; Sergeant, 1 March 1917. Joined No 6 Officers' Cadet Bn, England, 5 July 1917; promoted 2nd Lt, 31 October 1917; posted to 3rd General Service Reinforcements. Promoted Lieutenant, 26 February 1918. Wounded (gassed), 13 March 1918; admitted to 3rd London General Hospital, 24 March 1918; discharged from hospital, 10 May 1918. Leaves to return to Australia on board the 'Nestor', 20 May 1919. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
