Walter J. Raine

History

Walter J. Raine enlisted for active service during World War Onek, and returned to Australia after being wounded. He attempted to re-enlist, but failed the medical test, so served with the home service test.

"Private W. J. Raine (wounded) is about 22 years of age. He is a native of Sebastopol (Ballarat), and a nephew of Mr. Wall, town clerk of that municipality."

RECRUITING. There seems to be likely a continuance of the recruiting revival in Ballarat. Yesterday ten men offered themselves, and six passed the medical test. The successful volunteers were Clifford Longhurst (son of Mr W. E. Longhurst, baker, Mair st); Francis Gordon Davis, of Wendouree parade (this recruit being the fifth son now in the A.I.F.); Charles Potter, of the City Band, who is employed at John Macleod's; Harold Higgins, of Warrenheip (who is the fourth son in the A.I.F.) Charges Henry Wright, of the Gas Company; and J. F. Maughan, engineer's assistant City Hall staff. The recruiting officer, in congratulating these recruits, said he felt their patriotism would assist materially to reawaken public interest in the dire need for reinforcements. Three returned soldiers, W. J. Raine, W. R. Clarke, F. Bibby — also tried, but failed to pass the doctor for re-entry to the A.I.F.; but, determined not to be denied, they passed the home service test, and were supplied with warrants to Melbourne to report for duty.

Legacy

World War One service recognised on the Ballarat Avenue of Honour.

See also

Sebastopol Honour Roll

External links

http://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=8024511

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--Beth Kicinski 10:25, 24 August 2013 (EST); --Clare K.Gervasoni 22:57, 30 December 2015 (AEDT)