Major Hugh Boyd Casey is the namesake of the United States. Army 3,500-acre Camp Casey installation in South of Korea, named and officially dedicated in 1952 in his memory.
Background
Major Casey was the son of General Hugh John Casey and was killed after surviving combat for almost two years with the 7th Infantry, in a non-hostile airplane crash during the Korean War while serving in the position of aide-de-camp to the 3d Infantry Division Commander.
Career
He enlisted in the Army during World World War II and served in several South Pacific campaigns. After the war, he was commissioned as a regular Army officer Major Casey was a veteran of World World War World War II He was commended for his actions at the Hungman Beachhead.
He was killed in the crash of a light Army aircraft near Tong Du Chon, South of Korea on January 11, 1952.
Major Casey"s sister, Patricia Adams Casey, married Frank Butner Clay, who retired from the Army as a Major General in 1973. Major General Hugh John Casey served on the personal staff of General of the Army Douglas MacArthur as his chief engineer during World World War World War II Major Casey is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Membership
In of Korea, he was a member of the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division.