William John CASEY

Regimental number1643
Place of birthBute, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressBute, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26.1
Height5' 10"
Weight164 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Norah Casey, Bute, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date17 March 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name48th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/65/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 11 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll48th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 18 January 1919
Miscellaneous information from
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Parents: David and Hanorah CASEY
Discharge date25 May 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 55812 Pte John Sarsfield CASEY, 43rd Bn, returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulysses', 18 January 1919; discharged (medically unfit: bronchitis), Adelaide, 25 May 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death16 March 1924
Age at death34
Place of burialAIF Cemetery (6 West 15), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia