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273. Sarah Rosannah
Plummer (29) was born on 14
Nov 1879 in Torquay, Tasmania, Australia. She was buried on 3 Nov 1948 in
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
She was married to Rupert Anstice Rafferty on 30 Jun 1898 in Mersey,
Tasmania, Australia. Rupert Anstice Rafferty (29) was christened on 22 Mar 1874 in All
Saints, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England. He was buried on 30 Apr
1945 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
Came to Tasmania at the age of 7 with his father Joseph Rafferty who had
been appointed instructor of the Tasmanian Defence Force. He worked as a
clerk in Ellis' store at Ulverstone and the Union Steamship Company. He
was a school teacher for a period. Served in the South African War and
then resumed teaching. He gained his commission in the 93rd Infantry
Regiment (Tas). Went on active service in 1914 with the 12th Battalion and
served with distinction at Gallipoli and in France.
Promoted to Captain, and Major, and awarded D.S.O. Twice wounded. Promoted
to Lt. Colonel and was appointed C.O. of the 11th Battalion. Twice
mentioned in dispatches. With temporary rank of Brigadier-General he was
in charge of a training depot at South Veny, in England. Returned to
Tasmania and resumed with the Education Department. Later joined the
Forestry Department.
First (Tasmanian Mounted Infantry) Contingent
Departed: November 7, 1899
Draft " : January 18, 1900
Returned: December 29, 1900
RAFFERTY Rupert Anstice Private DRAFT |