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John Francis RAFTERY

Regimental number1436
Place of birthMarryatville, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationDriver
AddressTarcowie, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24.1
Height5' 8.5"
Weight162 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Mary Raftery, Tarcowie, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date2 August 1915
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 27 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollBombardier
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Division Trench Mortar Battery
FateReturned to Australia 15 May 1919
Discharge date18 August 1919
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
SourcesNAA: B2455, RAFTERY John Francis

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