Russian AnzacsEdward 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 |
Materials
Digitised naturalisation (NAA)
Digitised service records (NAA)
Digitised Embarkation roll entry 1 2 (AWM)
Intelligence records (NAA)
Gallery
In Memoriam
The West Australian, 10 June 1918, p. 1.
AWM memorial panel 174