Raymond Cicolini was born on 4 January 1921 at Taree to John Cicolini and Mary Elizabeth Payne.
When Raymond enlisted full time in the CMF at Comboyne on the 29 January 1942 stating his father John Cicolini as his next of kin and his occupation as dairy farmer, he was posted to 103 Anti Tank Regiment. On 20 November 1942 he was transferred to 228 Australian Light Anti Aircraft Battery.
Raymond then enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on the 8 April 1943 in the Field, WA at 228 Australian Light Anti Aircraft Battery. On 29 December 1943 he was transferred to Queensland for training.
Raymond received the War Medal 1939/45 and the Australia Service Medal 1939/45. He did not serve overseas.
At the time of discharge on 7 January 1944, he was posted to 228 Australian Light Anti Aircraft Battery. He was discharged as being required for employment in an essential occupation.
Raymond married Mary Kathleen McDonell at Taree in 1945. Raymond died at Kempsey on 14 April 1959 aged 38 and is buried in the Dawson River Cemetery.
