| Regimental number | 3155 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Moonta, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 116 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sara A Backman, Moonta, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for enlistment on account of chest measurement) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Warwickshire', 5 April 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 24 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 18 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Surname entered incorrectly on Embarkation Roll as BLACKMAN. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BACKMAN Joseph Richard |