| Regimental number | 91 |
| Place of birth | Enoggera, Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Victoria Barrcks, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 147 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Ann Dacey, Seventh Avenue, Windsor, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Served in the Royal Australian Field Artillery; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Battery 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For setting a splendid example to all and an utter disregard for his own personal safety near Borre on the 28 April 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Near BORRE on the 29th April, 1918, when the Battery position was heavily shelled and the Battery Commander badly wounded, the personnel were ordered to withdraw to a flank, Sergeant DACEY who was in charge of the telephone exchange, remained at his post and kept up communication. By his heroic attention to duty he kept two Batteries in communication with Brigade Headquarters and he was able to ask Battalion Headquarters for medical assistance and ambulance to be sent at once for wounded. He showed an utter disregard for his own personal safety and set a splendid example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Somerset', 12 December 1918; arrived Brisbane, 15 January 1919; discharged, Brisbane, 21 May 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Lutwyche Cemetery |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DACEY William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
