Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private

Unit:

Company C, 1st Battalion, 275th Infantry Regiment, 70th Infantry Division "Trailblazers", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

July 19th, 1945

Citation:
"For gallantry in action on 17 February 1945. As his company advanced through a heavily wooded area in the Eardwald Forest France, Private Casey, as lead scout, encountered a strong enemy machine gun position which forced him to take cover. Realizing that his company’s objective had to be taken, before the approaching darkness and that the concealed gun was a serious threat to the lives of his comrades, he courageously charged into the gun position. Upon locating the gun, be prepared. to throw a hand grenade but, in so doing, he was exposed to the hostile fire and was instantly killed. His action revealed the gun position to his advancing comrades who eliminated the strong point and enabled his company to gain its objective on schedule. His courageous action exemplifies the finest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States."

Awarded psothumously.
General Orders No. 70, Headquarters 70th Infantry Division (19 July 1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)