Robert Keith Rae

(Confirmed)

Born: 20 June, 1892

Died: 11 July, 1986

Biographical Summary:

Robert Keith Rae M.B.: Captain, A.A.M.C., A.I.F., France. Enlisting in March, 1916, and sailing about August with A.A.M.C. reinforcements, joined 3rd Australian Field Ambulance, 17th April, 1917, and served with it and as R.M.O. 9th Battn. till demobilisation, though gassed at Meteren in May, 1918. Early education at Sydney Grammar School.  (Source:  Beyond 1914-The University of Sydney and the Great War)  [JSB]

Ranks:

• Held rank of Captain

Birth Records:

• 20 June, 1892 in Woollahra

Death Records:

• 11 July, 1986 in NSW, Australia

Life Events:

• Enlisted at N/A

Address:

• Glasslyn 10 Cross Street Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - Herbert Edmond Rae
• mother - Amy Elizabeth Elder
• brother - Lancelot Bruce Rae
• wife - Ivy Louise Day

Organisations:

• Member of - 3rd Australian Field Ambulance
• Member of - 9th Battalion, AIF

Main Sources:

• RAE Robert Keith Service Number Captain Place of Birth Woollahra NSW Place of Enlistment NA Next of Kin Father RAE Herbert Edmund (NAA File)
• Discovering Anzacs Robert Keith Rae (Webpage)
• Beyond 1914 The University of Sydney and the Great War Robert Keith Rae (Webpage)
• NEW SOUTH WALES ILL (Newspaper Article)
• 407th CASUALTY LIST NEW SOUTH WALES WOUNDED (Newspaper Article)
• Group portrait of officers of the 9th Battalion (Webpage)
• Beyond 1914 The University of Sydney and the Great War Robert Keith Rae (Webpage)

Commemorations:

• RAE R. K. on the North Face of the
• Rae on the St Clement's World War 1 Roll of Honour