James BACKHOUSE

Regimental number2721
Place of birthBenandarah New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressTermeil, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinWife, Mrs Berry Backhouse, Termeil, New South Wales
Enlistment date13 October 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll13 October 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name37th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/54/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 9 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll37th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 27 September 1917
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death9 March 1956
Age at death68
Place of burialMollymook Cemetery, New South Wales