Thomas Noel Ryder RASTON [4480]

  General Notes:

1916 WA Birth Reg 584 Subiaco

Australia, WW11 Military Service Records, 1939- 1945
Name: Thomas Noel Ryder Raston
Birth Date: 25 Dec 1916
Birth Place: Subiaco Western Australia
Year Range:1939 - 1948
Enlistment Place: Perth
Service number:80118
Next of Kin: Lily Raston
Series Description: A9301: RAAF, NCOs and Other Ranks

Australian War Memorial
Roll of Honour - Thomas Noel Ryder Raston
Service number: 80118
Rank: Leading Aircraftman
Unit: 14 Squadron
Service: Royal Australian Air Force
Conflict: 1939-1945
Date of death: 24 October 1943
Place of death: Northampton, Western Australia
Cause of death: Accidental
Cemetery or memorial details: Geraldton War Cemetery, Western Australia
Source: AWM148 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, Air Force
Location on the Roll of Honour
Thomas Noel Ryder Raston's name is located at panel 100 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).

Leading Aircraftman
THOMAS NOEL RYDER RASTON
80118
Service: Royal Australian Air Force
Date of Birth: 25 December 1916
Place of birth: Subiaco, WA
Date of Enlistment: 9 April 1942
Locality on Enlistment: Tammin
Place of Enlistment: Perth
Next of Kin: RASTON, Lily
Date of Death: 24 October 1943
Posting on Death: 14 Squadron

RASTON, Thomas Noel Ryder
Rank: Leading Aircraftman
Service No: 80118
Date of Death: 24/10/1943
Age: 26
Regiment/Service: Royal Australian Air Force
Grave Reference: Plot A. Row B. Grave 12.
Cemetery: Geralton War Cemetery
Additional Information:
Son of Walter Alfred and Madeline Raston; husband of Lily Raston, of Kellerberrin.

The Argus (Melbourne) Wednesday 27 October 1943
6 RAAF Men Die in Accident
Perth, Tues: In an aircraft accident in WA on Sunday 6 members of the RAAF were killed. They were: Flying Officer John Maxwell Randall, of Queen's rd, New Lambton (NSW); Plt-Off John Mcpherson Forbes, of Beverley (WA) ; Flt Sgt James Brock, of Hallora, via Drouin West (V) ; LAC John Jeffery Andre, of Andrew st, Esperance (WA); Thomas Noel Ryder Raston, of Kellerberrin (WA), and LAC Harold William Smith, of Canning Highway, Perth (WA).

The West Australian (Perth) Monday 1 November 1943
Death Notice On Service:
RASTON.-In loving memory of LAC Tom Raston (RAAF), killed in aircraft accident, October 24, 1943. Inserted by Sylvia and Arthur Brookes and baby Marilyn. One of the best.
RASTON. Thomas (RAAF).--On October 24, result of an accident. Tom, fond Pal of Nancy (Muradup). Sweetest memories always.

The West Australian (Perth) Tuesday 24 Oct 1944
In Memoriam On Service:
RASTON (LAC. RAAF). -In proud and loving memory of my dear Tom who lost his life in an aircraft accident, Northampton October 24, 1943. Always remembered by his loving wife Lily.
RASTON (LAC. RAAF).-In proud and loving memory of our dear Son and Brother, Tom, who paid the supreme sacrifice as the result of an aircraft accident at Northampton on October 24, 1943; loving son of Mrs M. Raston, and brother of Ross, Lois, Margaret and Hope; dear brother-in-law of Anne, Bern and Clive and fond uncle of Judith, Ann, Glenyse, Neil, Keith and Trevor.

The West Australian (Perth) Wednesday 24 Oct 1945
In Memoriam On Service:
RASTON (R.A.A.F.). -In proud and loving memory of my dear Husband, Tom, who lost his life in an arcraft accident Northampton, October 24. 1943. always remembered by his loving wife Lily.
RASTON. -In remembrance of Tom (L.A.C., R.A.A.F.), who paid the supreme sacrifice, October 24, 1943. Inserted by his loving mother, brother Ross and sisters, Lois, Margaret and Hope.
RASTON. T. (R.A.A.F.). -Treasured memories of a fine Pal killed in aircraft accident, October 24, 1943. Inserted by Bill Jeffries, Kununoppin (ex R.AAF).

The West Australian (Perth) Monday 23 October 1946)
In Memoriam On Service:
RASTON, Tom (R.A.A.F.). -Treasured memories of my dear husband, who lost his life in aircraft accident, October 23, 1943. Always remembered by his loving wife Lily.
RASTON. Tom (L.A.C., R.A.AF.). -In loving memory of our dear son and brother, who paid the supreme sacrifice October 23, 1943. Always remembered by his loving mother brother Ross and sisters, Lois, Margaret and Hope.

  Other Records

• Australian Electoral Roll 1903-1980: farmer, 1943, Tammin, Western Australia.

Thomas married Lillian DIXON [4482] [MRIN: 1473] on 30 Mar 1940 in Methodist Church, Kellerberrin, Western Australia.

  Marriage Notes:

1940 WA Marriage Northampton Reg 22

The West Australian Saturday 17 Dec 1938
Engagement Notice:
The engagement is announced between Lily, the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Dixon, of Bungulla, and Thomas, younger son of Mrs. M. Raston, of 28 Goldsmith-road, Claremont and the late W. A. Raston, of "Ecclefechan," Tammin.

Western Mail Thursday 20 Jun 1940
Marriage Notice:
RASTON, THOMAS RYDER, to LILY DIXON, at Kellerberrin, on March 30.

Sunday Times (Perth) Sunday 31 March 1940
Kellerberrin Wedding:
Powder blue taffeta, designed with heart-shaped necklines with diamante star trimming, full skirts and puffed sleeves, worn with miniature blue veils caught with silver halos, were chosen by Elisabeth and Ann Dixon when they attended Lily, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Dixon, of Kellerberrin, at her wedding at the Methodist Church yesterday to Thomas Noel (of Tammin), youngest son of Mrs. Raston, of Claremont. The Rev. Hicks officiated, and the bride was given away by her father.
The bridal frock was of white satin and lace, cut on classical lines with uplift bodice and full skirt extended to form a train. A plaited girdle was worn, and her tulle veil, hand appliqued, and with fine lace edging, was worn over the face on entering the church. She carried a sheaf of white roses, heath and
tuberoses.
The bridesmaids carried bouquets of pink roses and were accompanied by Shirley Morgan as flower-girl, wearing white satin, trimmed with pink, and carrying a basket of flowers. All the frocking and fresh floral work was by Derry's. Messrs. Arthur Hocking and Arthur Brooks attended the bridegroom.
A reception was afterwards held at the home of the bride's parents, Mrs. Dixon receiving and wearing navy blue with matching accessories. For her travelling frock the bride chose burgundy and gold, with black accessories.