| Service number | P377 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | Australian New Guinea Administrative Unit |
| Service | Australian Army |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Second World War, 1939-1947 |
| Date of Death | 14 August 1942 |
| Place of Death | Papua |
| Cause of Death | Execution |
| Age at Death | 50 |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Port Moresby Memorial, Port Moresby, Papua, Papua New Guinea |
| Source | AWM147 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, 2nd AIF (Australian Imperial Force) and CMF (Citizen Military Force) |
Roll of Honour Louis Ernest Austen
Location on the Roll of Honour
Louis Ernest Austen's name is located at panel 11 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
Personal Service Records
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War Graves
The Office of Australian War Graves has the location and other information about war graves and memorials. Search the records of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for details about First and Second World War graves.
Roll of Honour name projection
Louis Ernest Austen's name will be projected onto the exterior of the Hall of Memory on:
- Sat 25 March 2023 at 9:06pm
These dates and times are estimates. Please note that previous advised times on this site have recently been changed to ensure that early evening projections are clearly visible and not affected by twilight. The actual time of projection could also change as a result of weather and other factors, so it is advisable to check closer to the date. In the rare event of a temporary loss of electrical power, the names scheduled for display in that period will not appear until the next time listed.