Michael James Casey
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Michael James Casey (19 February 1918 – 31 March 1944), was a British Blenheim bomber pilot of Irish descent who was taken prisoner during the Second World War. He took part in the 'Great Escape' from Stalag Luft III in March 1944, but was one of the men re-captured and subsequently shot by the Gestapo.
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Michael James Casey | |
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Birth name | Michael James O'Brien Casey |
Nickname(s) | Mike |
Born | (1918-02-19)19 February 1918 Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh India |
Died | 31 March 1944(1944-03-31) (aged 26) near Halbau |
Buried | Poznan Old Garrison Cemetery, Poland |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1936–1944 |
Rank | Flight lieutenant |
Service number | 39024 |
Unit | No. 57 Squadron RAF |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Mentioned in despatches |
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