Raimondis was born to a family from Provence with a strong naval tradition,[3] and a long involvement in the administrative affairs of the Kingdom. Members of the family had held positions of Seneschal[4] or of Lieutenant principal and Lieutenant général in the administration,[5] and had been supporters of the Crown during the Fronde.[6] One of his ancestors had served as major general of the Navy and had been killed at the Battle of La Hougue. [3]
Raimondis joined the Navy as a Garde-Marine in 1745.[3] He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1757.[3] He served on Modeste in the squadron under La Clue, under Dulac de Montvert.[3][2]
Sword of Honour given by the Executive Council of the State of Massachusetts.
On 16 August 1778, César captured HMS Iris near Rhodes Island. During the battle, a cannonball ripped off Raimondis' right arm. First officer Moriès de Castellet took over command of César. Raimondis was disembarked at Boston on 27 October due to his wounds.[3] In recognition of his service, he was awarded two pensions[3] and the Order of Saint Louis.[1] He also received a sword of honour from the Americans.