Photo of Edwin W. Hauser

Edwin W. Hauser

2nd Lieutenant

1st Battalion

Killed In Action (KIA) Killed In Action

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • 1914-15 Star
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus Sp.
  • Planted By: Miss F. Garnham
  • Plaque: 383

Additional Info

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Biography

Edwin Wesley Hauser was born in Belmont. He was teaching at Rutherglen Higher Elementary School when he enlisted on 12th January 1915. He was 23 years of age and single, living with his parents in Bond Street, Ballarat East.

He was posted to the 21st Infantry Battalion, and appointed Lieutenant. On the 7th May 1917 he was killed in action during the Second Battle of Bullecourt. His name is recorded on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France.
Tree No. 383

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour