John Raphael

1882–1917 (age 35)

Biography

John Raphael, a gifted cricketer and devoted sportsman, combined athletic discipline with a spirit of fair play that inspired teammates and spectators alike. His presence on the field reflected a deep love for the game and a determination to excel honorably.

His premature passing in 1917 cut short both a promising athletic career and a life marked by commitment to duty and camaraderie.

Also buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery

Charles Edmund Doudney
1871–1915 (age 44)
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
Charles Edmund Doudney died in 1915 during the First World War.
Frank Shanley
1889–1917 (age 28)
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
Frank Shanley was military personnel who died in 1917 during the First World War.
Malcolm Mercer
1859–1916 (age 57)
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
Malcolm Mercer was a photographer who died in 1916 during the First World War.
James Greechan
1883–1917 (age 34)
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
A gifted footballer who swapped the pitch for the trenches in service of his country.
James Ogilvie-Grant, 11th Earl of Seafield
1876–1915 (age 39)
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
James Ogilvie-Grant, 11th Earl of Seafield, was a nobleman and military officer who died in 1915.
Eric Lubbock
1893–1917 (age 24)
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
A youthful soldier whose promise was lost amid the mud of 1917.