Walter CASEY

Regimental number2043
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressGwydir Hotel, Moree, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMother, Mrs Eliza Casey, Park Street, Molong, New South Wales
Enlistment date15 January 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll12 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name33rd Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/50/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 24 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollRegimental Quartermaster Sergaent
Unit from Nominal Roll33rd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Meritorious Service Medal


Recommendation date: 7 February 1919

FateReturned to Australia
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'This Warrant Officer has rendered most efficient service as Company Quarter-Master Sergeant and Regimental Quarter-master Sergeant. During operations he has always displayed courage and resourcefulness, and always personally supervised the distribution of rations and supplies. He has shown the greatest interest and untiring energy in the welfare of the men, and has worked continually with commendable zeal and enthusiasm.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113
Date: 6 October 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal