James CASEY

Regimental number2877
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationClerk
Address71 Bayswater Road, Darlinghurst, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs Ellen Casey, 71 Bayswater Road, Darlinghurst, New South Wales
Enlistment date29 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name53rd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/70/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 25 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Veterinary Corps
FateReturned to Australia 17 March 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 4802 Pte John CASEY, 19th Bn, returned to Australia, 24 August 1918.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsGiven name incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as John.