| Regimental number | 401 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Casterton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Daniel Casey, Casterton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 5 Pnr Btn Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 5 Pnr Btn Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'In the Field near GUEUDCOURT on the night of 30th November, 1916, Sergeant CASEY was in charge of a working party in a front line communication trench. His party came under heavy shell fire which caused casualties. Sergeant CASEY by his disregard of personal danger and coolness inspired his men to continue working until their task was completed. he then ordered the men to take cover while he personally saw that the casualties were attended to by the stretcher bearers. Sergeant CASEY has shown conspicuous bravery on other occasions, particularly on the night of 19th/20th July, when he organized carrying parties of bombs and ammunition and personally led them to the captured positions, continuing to do so until the withdrawal to our original front line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
