| Regimental number | 635 |
| Place of birth | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 174 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Rafton, West Coast Hotel, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in Senior Cadets, Hobart. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 634 Pte Harry RAFTON, 18th Bn, killed in action, 22 August 1915. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Proceeded to join Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 16 August 1915. Wounded in action, 22 August 1915 (gun shot wound, right knee and arm), and admitted to 16th Casualty Clearing Station; transferred to England, and admitted to King George Hospital, Stamford Street, London SW, 9 September 1915. Commenced return to Australia from OPortland on board HT 'Ascanius', 17 March 1916; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 20 July 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name does not appear on Embarkation Roll. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RAFTON Jack |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
