Son of Henry and Olive Beatrice Casson, of Inyanga, Southern Rhodesia. His brother, Pilot Offr. John Casson, C.G.M., R.A.F. (V.R.), also died on service. Entered Grey House in January 1934. After leaving School in August 1938, Casson went farming in the Rusapi district, and in October, 1940, he attested in the Air Force and proceeded overseas for training. On Plumtree School Roll of Honour