| Regimental number | 1905 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Draughtsman |
| Address | The Boulevarde, Strathfield, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.1 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Clive Norman Backhouse, The Boulevarde, Strathfield, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 1st Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 1st Battalion Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 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 death | |
| Age at death | 65 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BACKHOUSE Allan Norman |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
