| Regimental number | 4164 |
| Place of birth | Anglesea, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Gobur, Anglesea, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A V Casey, Gobur, Anglesea, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (awarded Military Medal) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 21 |
| Place of burial | Heilly Station Cemetery (Plot VI, Row G, Grave No. 14), Mericourt-L'Abbe, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 49 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Thomas and Alexandrina CASEY, Gobur, Victoria, Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At HOLLEBEKE on the night of the 30th September, 1916 during a silent raid on the enemy's trench, Pte. R. Casey displayed conspicuous bravery. While the party were crawling forward in "No Mans Land" Pte. R. Casey was hit in three places in the right leg and once in the left leg. In spite of these wounds which now have been proved to be serious, he did not hesitate but kept at his job as 1st. bayonet man of the right party, killing a German. His work was excellent and meant much to the success of the right party. He returned to our trenches in an exhausted condition through loss of blood. This man's performance was a fine example of determination and devotion to his duty.'
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| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
