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Eric BACKOUS

Regimental number7962
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCoachbuilder
AddressSutherland Road, Armadale, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, Thos Backous, Sutherland Road, Armadale, Victoria
Enlistment date12 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameInfantry Brigade Train 8
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/37/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 10 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll18th Company, Australian Army Service Corps
FateReturned to Australia 21 March 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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