CASHMORE, Arthur Herbert
| Service Numbers: | 39219, S67498 |
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| Enlisted: | 31 March 1942, Adelaide, SA |
| Last Rank: | Captain |
| Last Unit: | 1st (SA) Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC) |
| Born: | Norwood, South Australia, 11 February 1899 |
| Home Town: | Lockleys, City of West Torrens, South Australia |
| Schooling: | N/A |
| Occupation: | Master Baker |
| Died: | Cause of death not yet discovered, Adelaide, South Australia, 26 March 1954, aged 55 years |
| Cemetery: |
West Terrace Cemetery (General) West Terrace Cemetery, located at 161 West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, is one of the country’s oldest operating cemeteries, established in 1837. Covering 27.6 hectares, it has seen over 150,000 burials. As Adelaide’s public cemetery, it represents South Australia's diverse history. The site contains notable 19th-century monuments and memorials, as well as Australia’s first military burial ground and crematorium. Cashmore's memorial ID is 157649087. |
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World War 1 Service
| 22 Dec 1917: | Involvement Gunner, 39219, Field Artillery Brigades, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '4' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Ulysses embarkation_ship_number: A38 public_note: '' | |
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| 22 Dec 1917: | Embarked Gunner, 39219, Field Artillery Brigades, HMAT Ulysses, Melbourne |
World War 2 Service
| 31 Mar 1942: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Captain, S67498, Volunteer Defence Corps (SA), Adelaide, SA | |
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| 31 Mar 1942: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Captain, S67498, 1st (SA) Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC) | |
| 31 Mar 1942: | Enlisted S67498 |
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Arthur Herbert Cashmore was born on 11 February 1899 in Norwood, South Australia, to Herbert and Lillian Cashmore. Before his military service, Arthur worked as a master baker.
At the age of 18, during the time of World War I, Cashmore enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force. Despite his young age, he joined the 34th Reinforcements of the Field Artillery Brigade and soon found himself serving on the Western Front. His role as a gunner in the 4th Field Artillery Brigade required courage and resilience as he supported key operations during some of the most intense fighting in Europe. Cashmore returned to Australia in 1919, resuming civilian life after the war.
In 1923, Cashmore married Myrtle Elizabeth Grubb, and together they built a family in South Australia, welcoming four daughters: Helen, Nancy, Margaret, and Jennifer Cashmore.
When World War II broke out, Cashmore once again decided to serve. In 1942, at the age of 43, he joined the 1st (SA) Battalion of the Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC), where he held the rank of Captain. In this role, Cashmore played a critical part in the home defence forces, helping protect Australia during another global conflict.
Arthur Herbert Cashmore passed away on 26 March 1954 in Adelaide, South Australia, at the age of 55. The cause of his death is still yet to be discovered. He was laid to rest at West Terrace Cemetery, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to both his family and his country.