| Regimental number | 2974A |
| Place of birth | Grandchester Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Grandchester, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Patrick Rafter, Grandchester, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 47th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | Derry House Cemetery No. 2 (Plot II, Row B, Grave No. 10), Wytschaete, Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 144 |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
