By BRIDGET COOK
CROSKELL, Graham, McCann, Kent and Kaysey are some of the family names of local men who served the country in WWI.
It will be names such as these that will be the inspiration behind new street names, roads, parks and reserves in Casey as part of WWI centenary commemorations.
This year the Victorian Government announced the Anzac Commemorative Naming Project which encouraged councils to pay homage to local military heroes through naming new roads, suburbs, streets and public places after them.
After months of research and submissions from the public, the council endorsed a list of 62 names of Casey men of women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
The council will work with local developers and the community to ensure the names are used for future streets and geographical features.
Some of the names include Athold Croskell, who was a Cranbourne soldier who served in WWI and received a bravery award for his services, and Leonard Beauchamp who was awarded a Military Cross for his service.
Another name suggested was Cadd, which was the surname of four brothers who served together in WWI.
There were also names of men killed in action, including Elmes, Gaborit, Glaisher and Hilliar.
Casey mayor Geoff Ablett said through the project he hoped that the Anzac spirit would live on in Casey for many years to come.
“I’m pleased we got this over the line and we can remember those who went before us,” he said.
