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Andrew Michael CASSERLY

Regimental number2489
Place of birthFootscray, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationElectrician
AddressFootscray, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinFather, William Michael Casserly, 48 Pilgrim Street, Footscray, Victoria
Enlistment date20 October 1917
Rank on enlistment2nd Air Mechanic
Unit nameAustralian Flying Corps, No 1 Special Draft
AWM Embarkation Roll number8/15/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 21 November 1917
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Indarra on 26 November 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Flying Corps
FateReturned to Australia 6 May 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2881 Lance Corporal James Alphonsus CASSERLY, 29th Bn, returned to Australia, 27 September 1917.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death12 May 1972

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