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The Parish of the Good Samaritan Burnley

including the churches of

Christ the King with St Teresa's, St John the Baptist and St Mary of the Assumption

 

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Private Richard Casey

Service Number: 235246

2nd Bn. Suffolk Regiment

Killed in Action 21st August 1918, aged 27

Son of James & Sarah Casey

Husband of Margaret Casey, 113 Grey Street, Burnley

 

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From the Burnley Express dated 14th September 1918:  A Sniper's Bullet

Pte. Richard Casey (27) 235246 Suffolk Regt., 113 Grey Street, Burnley was killed in action on August 21st.  He enlisted on May 26th 1915, and at Christmas of that year was drafted abroad.  About a year ago he was gassed, and in July of this year he was wounded.  A married man, he leaves a widow and two children.  Before joining the Army he worked at the New Hall Spinning Mill.  He was connected with St Margaret's Church.  His brother, who is now at Scarborough has been gassed, and a cousin, James Sculley has been killed.  Mrs. Casey has three brothers on active service, and another is a prisoner of war in Germany.  She has received the following letter from Sec-Lieut. F. Bailey :- "Dear Madam -- It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that your husband was killed in action during the operations of 21st August.  He was hit by a sniper's bullet in the stomach, and died immediately.  His loss is greatly felt".

 

Commemorated in Bucquoy Road Cemetery, Ficheux: VI. I. 14