| Regimental number | 278 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Cairns PO, Cairns, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Casells, Mount Elliott, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 12, Reinforcement 3 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/17/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A46 Clan Macgillivray on |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Altered to Military Medal) Recommendation date: Unspecified Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 23 |
| Place of burial | Daours Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot V, Row B, Grave No. 17), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 176 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Mary CASSELLS, Selwyn, Cloncurry, Queensland. Native of Mount Morgan, Queensland |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations at VILLERS BRETONNEUX on 3rd May, 1918. When the Infantry were compelled to withdraw and three of his gun team had been wounded, thus losing the gun and gear, he went out alone to within a few yards of the enemy and recovered his gun and brought it back. He returned a second time and recovered his tripod and spare parts wallet. Throughout the attack he displayed wonderful coolness and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
