1919-2005
After the war, Casserly returned to Fremantle where he worked as a wharf labourer, timber worker, seaman, and fisherman. He started his own timber yard, then established a cray fishing service. Casserly won a Royal Humane Society bravery award for saving a man from drowning.
In 1923, Casserly married Philippine-born Monica Delgardo. The couple had two sons, Eddie and Peter Jr. Their marriage lasted for 80 years, ending in 2004 when Monica died; is believed to be Australia's longest nuptial union. The couple lived for many years in the White Gum Valley near Perth in a home that Casserly built. After they both turned 100 the couple moved into the Craigville Gardens in Melville, Western Australia.
He was awarded the 80th Anniversary Armistice Remembrance Medal in 1999, and was part of a contingent of surviving veterans to tour the Western Front in 1993. Although fifty Australian servicemen received the Légion d'honneur, Casserly did not because of the previously mentioned court-martial. John Howard presented him with a Centenary Medal in 2001 in honour of the 100th anniversary of Australian Federation.
Casserly died in Perth on 24 June 2005. He was survived by his son, Peter, seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
When asked about the secret to a long life, he replied: "Keep on breathing, I suppose."
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