| Regimental number | 5253 |
| School | St Augustine's (Catholic) School, Yarraville, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 36 Molesworth Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M J Backus, 36 Molesworth Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of disease |
| Place of death or wounding | Egypt |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Cairo War Memorial Cemetery (M. 120.), Egypt |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 71 |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
