
| Regimental number | 7962 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Coachbuilder |
| Address | Sutherland Road, Armadale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Thos Backous, Sutherland Road, Armadale, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Infantry Brigade Train 8 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/37/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Company, Australian Army Service Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |