The stories of three serving brothers
During the Second World War, father (John Casey) conscripted in the Royal Navy; the war was declared on his birthday. He served throughout the war. Afterwards, he didn't talk about the war, not even to his wife. He may have served on Arctic Convoy.
He was based in New York at some point, and perhaps near the Suez Canal. Mother worked in Morris Engines in Coventry during the war, and was a bike messenger during the Blitz. An incendiary bomb landed in their loft and Grandad threw it.
My father's younger brother, Dennis, served in India. His other brother, James, participated in D-Day with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment as a Signaller. D-Day was part of a larger set of military initiatives called 'Operation Overlord', which James was involved with. Afterwards, he went back to Brighton Municipal Hospital and died around aged 20 during the war. My father stayed in Brighton on 22nd July 1944, while Dennis was stationed in India.
History
Item list and details
1. Wedding photo - 1946, Dad in navy uniform - Olive and John Casey 2. Royal navy embroidery, 1939-45 3. Royal navy uniform 4. Serving documents 5. School leaving certificate 6. Rowing club insignia 7. Family portrait 8. Royal Warwickshire 2nd battalion photos 9. Letters (signed from Brighton) 10. Bed warmer 11. Embroidery of India 12. Royal Warwickshire badge and buttonsPerson the story/items relate to
John Casey, Olive Casey, James Ferdinand Casey and Dennis Arch CaseyPerson who shared the story/items
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Contributor's father, mother, and uncles.Type of submission
Shared at Coventry Cathedral, Warwickshire on 9 September 2023.Record ID
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