Major Hugh B. Casey has been killed in action in Korea according to word received here yesterday from the Department of Defense by his parents, Major General and Mrs. Hugh J. Casey of 120 East End Avenue.

Major Casey, a veteran of the Leyte and Luzon Campaigns in World War II was 26 years olf.  He was the recipient of two Silver Stars for gallantry in the Korean fighting.

The holder of a commission in the regular Army, Major Casey studied at Rensaelaer Polytechnic Institute and received his commission from Officers Candidate School in 1945.  His father was a graduate of West Point and retired from the Army in 1949 after  serving as Chief Engineer for General of the Army Douglas MacArthur in the Pacific Theater.  Major Casey is survived by a brother, Keith, and a sister, Patricia, who is the wife of Major Frank B. Clay, son of Generl Luicius B. Clay.

Major Casey was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. 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 Korea on January 11, 1952. For his leadership and valor, Major Casey was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal.