| Regimental number | 1280 |
| Place of birth | Dunolly, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Tailor |
| Address | 70 Waterloo Street, Northcote, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 138 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Isaac Ray, 70 Waterloo Street, Northcote, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in the Citizen Military Forces (Carlton); still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 38th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia, 30 January 1918; discharged (permanently unfit), 14 May 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Occupation incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Sailor. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RAY Geoffrey Shearwood |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
