Edward Ernest Baschbauer

Born 8.10.1887
Place Vindava (Ventspils), Latvia
Ethnic origin German / Latvian?
Religion Church of Christ
Father John Baschbauer
Mother Alvin Baschbauer
Arrived at Australia from England
on 13.10.1910
per Australind
disembarked at Fremantle, WA
Residence before enlistment Katanning, Jarrahwood, WA
Occupation Mill wright & engineer, carpenter
Naturalisation 1913

Service #1

Service number 3063
Enlisted 7.06.1916
Place of enlistment Perth
Unit 5th Pioneer Battalion
Rank Private, Lance Corporal
Place Western Front, 1917
Casualties WIA 1917
Final fate DOW 9.06.1917, London
Cemetery 1 Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey, Britain

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