Joseph Rafter

Son of John Rafter; husband of Mary McCarty (formerly Rafter), of Moore St., Rathdownby, Queen's Co. Drowned following the sinking of the troop carrying ship 'Arcadian' after a torpedo attack by German U-boat UC 74 in the Aegean Sea 26 miles North East of Milos.

Name: Joseph Rafter
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Birth: 01/01/1870
Death: 15/04/1917
Died at 46–47
Veteran: yes
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Lived in Ermoupoli, Regional unit of Syros

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Cemetery Title:
Syra New British Cemetery
Cemetery Link:
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Country:
Greece
Region:
South Aegean
City:
Ermoupoli, Regional unit of Syros
Local Address:
Unknown
Plot Address:
II. D. 9.
Inscription:
Royal Irish Regiment HE GAVE HIS LIFE SO THAT HIS FAMILY COULD LIVE IN PEACE AND HONOUR
Gravesite Info:
5580