| Regimental number | 3481 |
| Place of birth | Kempsey, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Kinchela Creek, Macleay River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Bridget Carey, Kinchela Creek, Macleay River, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 3481A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 23 |
| Place of burial | Rur-Du-Bois Military Cemetery (Plot I, Row F, Grave No. 16), Fleurbaix |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 156 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Patrick and Bridget Carey, Kinchela, New South Wales |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3480 Pte Timothy Joseph CAREY, 53rd Bn, killed in action, 19 July 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CAREY John Stephen |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
