| Regimental number | 1801 |
| Place of birth | Bowden South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Corner of First Street And Gibson Street, Bowden, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Margaret Rayner, corner of First Street And Gibson Street, Bowden, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Period, midnight 16th/17th September, 1918, to 11th November, 1918. A Transport Driver worthy of distinction. During the operations at JEANCOURT from 18th to 23rd September, 1918, RAYNER showed exceptional devotion to duty. He again and again took pack animals forwards, in face of heavy shell fire, stimulating his comrades by his cheerful and untiring work. He was indefatigable. A great horse-master with an excellent record.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |