BiographyReginald John Cashman was born in Woollahra, NSW on November 23, 1899.
Before enlisting in 1918 he had spent 4 years as a Cadet and 1 year in the Militia.
His address at the time of enlistment was 'Kirkleston' 2 Albert Street, Hornsby and his NOK was his mother, Emily, also of that address.
He embarked from Melbourne on October 5, 1918 and disembarked and sent to Gravesend Military Hospital for Mumps in December 1918.
After he recovered from Mumps he was sent to France in January 1919 only to be sent back to England suffering from Influenza and Bronchitis. He returned to Australia in 1919.
In July 1924, he married Dulcie Laura Reed and continued living at the family home in Albert Street.
In March 1942, at the age of 42 years, Reginald Cashman enlisted part-time in the 8th Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps as a Sergeant. His occupation at this time was listed as a Chartered Accountant.
Reginald Cashman lived at 'Kirkleston' 2 Albert Street, Hornsby until his death in 1960. The property remained in the Cashman family until the mid 1970s.Age18 years and 4 months at time of enlistment in 1918Date of DeathJuly 1960Civil employmentclerk (after the war a Chartered Accountant)RelationshipsFather: John Thomas Cashman
Mother: Emily Cashman
Spouse: Dulcie Laura Cashman (nee Reed)
Service number66187RankPrivateRegiment57th Battalion 1st AIFPlace of enlistmentSydneyPlace of embarkmentMelbourneDate of embarkment05.10.1918KeywordsCashmanReedAlbert StreetHornsby
Reginald John Cashman. Hornsby Shire, accessed 10/04/2026, https://hornsbyshire.recollect.net.au/nodes/view/6433
