Regimental number | 2734 |
Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Ironworker |
Address | North Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, J Dixon Casson, 136 Curzon Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 14th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Division Headquarters |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For good work on the night of the 10th/11th April 1917 in the attack of the HINDENBURG LINE. Though he was the only man left in his platoon he continued to throw his bombs till the end and then slowly retired into original position.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |