| Regimental number | 3426 |
| Place of birth | Gatton, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Bell, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 165 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Wilhelmina Kachel, Tingoora, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Dalby, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 41st Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/58/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 3448 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3425 Pte Leidwig Walter KACHEL, 41st Bn, returned to Australia, 12 June 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: England Commenced return to Australia for discharge, 31 January 1918 (otitis media, right ear); discharged, Brisbane, 25 May 1918. Medal: British War Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, KACHEL Jacob |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
