| Regimental number | 10222 |
| Place of birth | Liverpool England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Waggon builder |
| Address | 67 Colebrook Street, Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ann Giel Cash, 67 Colebrook Street, Brunswick, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 10th Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Company Engineers |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: Meritorious Service Medal (Altered from Military Medal) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'During the period 25th February to 16th September, 1918. On the afternoon of 7th September, 1918, near TINCOURT, Sapper CASH was riding on the body of a limbered wagon when a shell landed beside the team and killed the driver. The pair of horses took fright and bolted at full gallop along the road towards TINCOURT. Two men riding on the limber were thrown or jumped off. Sapper CASH climbed from the body to the limber, along the pole, mounted the near horse and brought the team to a standstill after they had galloped about half a mile. The horses were excited and entirely out of control. By his prompt and plucky action he probably averted a serious accident as there was traffic on the road ahead of him. He was unwounded but severely shaken.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
