Private
William Casey
Conflict:
WW1
Additional Information:
Son of John and Honoria Casey, of Otara, Southland.
References:
Relatives Who Are Also Casualties:
- Patrick Casey, Brother, Killed in action 27/09/1916
- John Casey, Brother, Died of sickness 14/05/1916
- Brian O'Brien, Nephew, Killed on air operations 01/06/1944
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Biographical Notes:
Public Contributions:
William Casey was one of three brothers killed in WW1. His elder brother John died on 14 May 1916. His other brother Patrick died in the same battle as William on 27 September 1916.Submitted by: Dennis Rose
Relationship to casualty: William Casey was my Grandfather's Brother
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Casualty
Service Number:
8/2870
Name:
William Casey Rank:
Private
Date of Birth:
Not known
Date of Birth - Unverified:
29/10/1894
Place of Birth:
Otara, Southland, New Zealand
Religion:
Roman Catholic Date of Enlistment:
11 June 1915
Locality on Enlistment:
Fortrose, Otara, Southland
Place of Enlistment:
Trentham, Wellington, New Zealand
Marital Status:
Single Occupation on Enlistment:
Driver Employer:
Casey, Otara, Southland Unit:
NZEF, Otago Regiment, 1 Battalion, 8 Company
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
27 September 1916
Day of Death:
Wednesday
Age at Death:
21
Conflict:
WW1