John William Haussermann
(1867-1965) American colonial army officer
About John William Haussermann
Lived 1867 – 1965 (aged 97). John William Haussermann was an American judge and military personnel.
Joaquín Miguel Elizalde, Sergio Osmeña, and John W. Haussermann, 1938 or 1939
John W. Haussermann or "Judge" Haussermann (December 14, 1867 – July 11, 1965) was an American colonial army officer and gold mine owner in the Philippines. Haussermann was born in New Richmond, Ohio and came to the Philippines in 1898 as a second lieutenant during the Spanish–American War. ) supplied gold to the U.S. Department of Treasury. Benguet Mining Consolidated was an important for its role as the defendant in the Perkins v. Benguet Mining Co. U.S. Supreme Court case of 1952.
He served as Judge Advocate and Assistant Attorney-General of the Philippines, the former under governor-general William Howard Taft.
After being forced to flee by the Japanese invasion, Mr. Haussermann began planning a trip back to the Philippines as early as October 1944. He was finally able to fulfil this plan in 1948.
His son, John William Haussermann Jr. (1909-1986) was born in Manila, and became a composer.
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(1867-1965) American colonial army officer
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John William Haussermann was born on 14 December 1867 in Pierce Township.
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John William Haussermann died on 11 July 1965 in Cincinnati.
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John William Haussermann was a judge and military personnel.
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John William Haussermann was American.
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