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KADOW, Victor Hugo Jubilee
| Service Number: | 3629 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 8 February 1916 |
| Last Rank: | Sapper |
| Last Unit: | 1st Tunnelling Company (inc. 4th Tunnelling Company) |
| Born: | Port Augusta, South Australia, 10 June 1887 |
| Home Town: | Williamstown (SA), Barossa, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Stockman |
| Died: | 12 January 1973, aged 85 years, cause of death not yet discovered, place of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Cheltenham Cemetery, South Australia Lawn D Row 9 Stie 164S |
| Memorials: | Mount Crawford Roll of Honor, Quorn District Roll of Honor WW1 Board, Quorn Roll of Honor, Williamstown St. Peter's Anglican Church WW1 Honour Roll |
World War 1 Service
| 8 Feb 1916: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Sapper, 3629, Tunnelling Companies | |
|---|---|---|
| 22 May 1916: | Involvement Sapper, 3629, No 4th Tunnelling Company - Headquarters No 1, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '6' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Warilda embarkation_ship_number: A69 public_note: '' | |
| 22 May 1916: | Involvement Sapper, 3629, 1st Tunnelling Company (inc. 4th Tunnelling Company), --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '6' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Warilda embarkation_ship_number: A69 public_note: '' | |
| 22 May 1916: | Embarked Sapper, 3629, 1st Tunnelling Company (inc. 4th Tunnelling Company), HMAT Warilda, Sydney | |
| 22 May 1916: | Embarked Sapper, 3629, No 4th Tunnelling Company - Headquarters No 1, HMAT Warilda, Sydney | |
| 11 Nov 1918: | Involvement Sapper, 3629 |
Military Medal
On 30th September near YPRES and 1st October 1917 at The MOUND, Polygon Wood, he continued to carry timber under observation from the enemy. Though three times wounded he refused to rest until the work was completed. He was subjected to heavy shell fire and continual sniping. His cheerful devotion to duty set a very fine example.
Submitted 2 February 2016 by Daryl Jones
Biography
Son of Christian Johann KADOW and Mathilda Albertina nee HENNIG
Awarded Miltiary Medal
Biography contributed by Modbury High School
Victor Hugo Jubilee Kadow, son of Christian Johann Kadow and Mathilda Albertina nee Hennig. Kadow was born on the 10th of June 1887, in Parakylia, a town near Port Augusta, South Australia. His childhood was spent living in Williamstown, located in the Barossa region of South Australia. As an adult, he worked as both a stockman and railway officer. Kadow identified as being Anglican. He joined the Australian Imperial Force at the age of 28 years and 9 months.
V.H.J Kadow enlisted 8th of February 1916 in Adelaide, South Australia. He embarked overseas on the 22nd May 1916 from Sydney on board HMAT A69 Warilda. Originally, Kadow was assigned to the 4th Tunnelling Company of the Australian Mining Corps. This unit eventually absorbed into the 1st Tunnelling Company on the 30th of September 1916
H was hospitalised for being sick with scabies 14th November 1916 for roughly a month and then in February 1917 with Pyrexia. He served at depots in England and returned to France September 12th to rejoin his unit.
The work that Kadow completed was extremely physically exhausting and dangerous, his role in the field was vital, with exceptionally high levels of bravery and courage necessary. His fearlessness was displayed especially in battle in early October 1917, where his unit was fighting against constant artillery and sniper fire. During this battle, Kadow was reportedly carrying heavy timber and supplies to front line positions to shore up trenches and tunnels. This involved fighting and working amongst ‘NO MAN’S LAND’ which is extraordinarily dangerous. Despite being wounded three separate times throughout, he refused to abandon his duties and ensured that the rations and supplies reached their destination. To recognise Kadow’s devotion, dedication, courage and great bravery he was awarded with a Military Medal, which was announced in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on October 9th, 1917.
In late December to early January of 1917 and 1918, Kadow was in hospital dues to shrapnel wounds he had sustained. At this time, he was diagnosed with a skin condition and pleurisy. Due to these, he was eventually evacuated and repatriated back to Australia after two years and 217 days of service. He arrived home on the 10th of March 1918 and was then formally discharged from military service on the 12th of September 1918, he was deemed medically unfit for any further duty.
Shortly after returning home to Australia, Victor Hugo Jubilee Kadow married Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Josephine Stanford on the 22nd of June 1918 at St. Mary Magdalene’s Church in Adelaide. The couple settled in Williamstown. Together they raised a family and had four children, Harry, Kath, Shirley and Ross.
His name was included on the World War I Honour Roll at St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Williamstown, alongside fellow comrades who served.
Victor Hugo Jubilee Kadow passed away on the 12th of January 1973 aged 85. He was buried at Cheltenham Cemetery in Adelaide, South Australia.
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