Francis Casey
Francis Casey | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 August 1890 Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Died | 11 August 1917 (aged 27) |
| Buried | Adinkerke Military Cemetery, Belgium 51°04′15″N 2°36′09″E / 51.07083°N 2.60250°E |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1915–1917 |
| Rank | Flight Commander |
| Unit | No. 3 (Naval) Squadron RNAS |
| Battles / wars | First World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Mentioned in Despatches |
Francis Dominic Casey, DSC (3 August 1890 – 11 August 1917) was an Irish flying ace of the Royal Naval Air Service during the First World War, credited with nine aerial victories. He received the Distinguished Service Cross before his death during a test flight in 1917.