Volunteers of Essendon and Flemington, 1914-1918
Private Philip Morris Raphael is thought to be in this photo of the 3rd Reinforcements of the 7th Infantry
Battalion, taken at Broadmeadows in 1915. AWM Collection DAX2549.
Raphael P M Pte 1644 Philip Morris 7 Inf Bn 35 Salesman Married Jew
Address: Ascot Vale, Ormond Rd, 36
Next of Kin: Raphael, A, Mrs, 36 Ormond Rd, Ascot Vale
Enlisted: 2 Jan 1915
Embarked: A54 Runic 19 Feb 1915
Prior service: Two years senior cadets, about 12 years ago.
Enlisted at Yea
Relatives on Active Service:
Herman-E-Pte-1770 brother-in-law
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Private Phillip Raphael, son of Mr. Joseph Raphael, of Regent street, Ascot Vale, was in the firing line for over four months; and is now in Luna Park Hospital Egypt. Private Raphael was employed at Parsons' boot shop, Puckle street, for three years.
- WITH THE COLOURS. (1916, January 27). The Essendon Gazette and Keilor, Bulla and Broadmeadows Reporter (Moonee Ponds, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 5 Edition: Morning.. Retrieved January 23, 2012, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74591728
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Parson's Boot Store in Puckle street, Moonee Ponds, 1907. Phillip worked here prior to enlisting in the AIF. Source: Federation Times in Essendon and Flemington: a pictorial record. Essendon Historical Society, 2001.
A ward of the 2st Australian General Hospital at Luna Park, Cairo. Australian War Memorial Collection P11554.002.
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The following was put together by Private P. Raphael, of Ascot Vale, while at the Base Hospital. This soldier has been invalided home:—
Just sixteen months since I left these shores; it does seem more than that;
When I said "good-bye" to all my friends, and when I waved my hat.
When you come to think of the hardships that we have all been through,
And the return to civilisation, where everything's bright and new.
Here we are in comfort, with every thing so grand,
When only a few months ago we were in a foreign land.
To lay your head on pillows as soft as soft can be,
And have your sheets as white as snow—they are a pleasure to see.
I suppose you have heard of Ward 19 —it's a picture no artist can paint.
The attention the Sisters give you— well, it makes you feel a saint.
When you wake up in the morning, not feeling very grand,
You hear a few words whispered, then you feel a gentle hand.
"Well, how are you this morning?" is the question that she asks.
"I feel a little better, if only it will last."
A glass tube is placed within your mouth; she takes you by the wrist,
And then she sweetly says to you: "A little longer rest."
The sister smiles as usual in the same old joyful way,
And goes to the next patient to hear what he has to say.
They wait on us in every way; in fact, on hand and foot.
They even come with a little brush to move away the scoot.
The day goes on as usual, and nothing goes amiss;
But one thing always wanted, and that is—a kiss!
There are others that I should not forget;
They have not been mentioned; it's not too late yet.
You hear the call "Orderly!" all hours of the night;
Then you see the flash of the hurricane light.
They are there day and night at everyone's call,
To do good for one and to do good for all.
They never complain whatever they do,
As they know its their duty to do it for you.
P. M. R.
7th Battalion.
OUR SOLDIERS. (1916, June 15). The Essendon Gazette and Keilor, Bulla and Broadmeadows Reporter (Moonee Ponds, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 4 Edition: Morning.. Retrieved January 31, 2012, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74593215
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Phillip Raphael died in 1938 at the age of 58. He was
buried at Cornelian Bay Cemetery. Courtesy
of NEV2011, Ancestry.com.
War Service Commemorated
Essendon Town Hall L-R
Essendon Gazette Roll of Honour With the Colours
Victorian List of Jews who have Enlisted in the
Australian Imperial Forces.
Regimental Register
Death notices
RAPHAEL.—Suddenly on November 22,
1938, at his son's residence, 78 Alexander
Street, Sandy Bay, Phillip Maurice, be-
loved husband of the late Eudora A.
Raphael, aged 58 years. Late Private,
7th Battalion A.I.F.
Funeral notices
RAPHAEL.—Friends of the late Mr.
Phillip M. Raphael (Late Private 7th
Battalion A.I.F.) are respectfully in-
vited to attend his funeral, which
will arrive at Cornelian Bay
Cemetery on Thursday afternoon
(This Day), at 2.20.
CLARK BROS.,
(WILLIAM J. CLARK, Funeral Director.)
17 Argyle Street. Phone 6177.
HOBART SUB-BRANCH R S S.I.L.A.
Members of the Hobart Sub-branch of
R.S.S.I.L.A. are respectfully invited to at-
tend the funeral of the late Mr. Phillip M.
Raphael, late Private 7th Battalion A.I.F.,
which will arrive at Cornelian Bay Ceme-
tery on Thursday afternoon (This Day). at
2.20.
E. W. LACY. Secretary.
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