| Regimental number | 33442 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Father, William Raynor, Windsor Road, Inglewood, Taranaki |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 21st Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and bold initiative. On the 29th September 1918, near La Vacquerie. During the attack Private Raynor with a small party became isolated from his platoon. He at once organised his party and with bold initiative attached and captured an enemy machine gun nest which was holding up the remainder of his Company. Throughout the day he displayed great gallantry. His example was a great inspiration to his comrades.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 23/1158 Albert Edward RAYNOR; 36164 Arthur RAYNOR; 69806 George Henry RAYNOR; 33443 Leonard Stanley RAYNOR; 31185 Richard Leslie RAYNOR; 47465 Pte Walter Herbert RAYNOR, 3rd Bn, Wellington Infantry Regiment, died of wounds, 9 February 1918. |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 52, p. 10 |