Regimental number | 604 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Knutsford, Cheshire, England |
Age on arrival in Australia | 16 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Bulldog Lime Works, Curdie Siding, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, Samuel Cash, 6 Coronation Square, Knutsford, Cheshire, England |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | Anzac Cyclist Battalion, Reinforcement 3 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 12/2/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 604C |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Machine Gun Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the night of Aug. 31st/1st Sept. during the attack North of Clery, this soldier carried messages from the front line to Company Headquarters, having to pass through a valley which was being heavily shelled with H.E. and Gas. He then volunteered to return to the line with rations and water for his section, again passing through the same valley, still under heavy shell fire. It was a very dark night and he had to move over very difficult country. Though suffering from the effects of gas he completed his task and remained on duty, setting a splendid example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Cremated: Springvale Crematorium, Melbourne, Victoria |