| Regimental number | 2550 |
| Place of birth | West Tamar, Tasmania |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Bridgnorth, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, William George Carey, Bridgenorth, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Launceston Garden of Remembrance |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2795 Pte William Pius CAREY, 5th Machine Gun Bn, returned to Australia, 6 September 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
