| Regimental number | 2478 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Pekina, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Chainman |
| Address | Tarcowie, via Orroroo, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Mary Raftery, Tarcowie, via Orroroo, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A58 Kabinga on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1436 Bombardier John Francis RAFTERY, 5th Division Trench Mortar Battery, returned to Australia, 15 May 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 87 |
| Place of burial | Pekina Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RAFTERY William George |