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Allan Norman BACKHOUSE

Regimental number1905
Date of birth3 December 1899
Place of birthSydney, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationDraughtsman
AddressThe Boulevarde, Strathfield, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19.1
Height5' 8.5"
Weight136 lbs
Next of kinClive Norman Backhouse, The Boulevarde, Strathfield, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date16 January 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll16 January 1915
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 13 April 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Battalion
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: 1st Battalion
Promotion date: 28 March 1917

Lieutenant


Unit: 1st Battalion
Promotion date: 24 November 1917

FateReturned to Australia 30 April 1919
Discharge date13 August 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 929 Pte Noel BACKHOUSE, 6th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 22 December 1919.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Wounded in action, France, 28 June 1916 (gun shot wound, face).

Wounded in action, 3 October 1917, remained at duty.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Karagola', 30 April 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), 13 August 1919.

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

Also served in World War II: Service No NX12230.
Date of death20 April 1965
Age at death65
SourcesNAA: B2455, BACKHOUSE Allan Norman

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