| Regimental number | 2859 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Nelligen, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Nellingen, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 130 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John Backhouse, Currawang Creek, Clyde Road, Braidwood, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Goulburn, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 55th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/72/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orsova', 8 January 1919; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, right leg), Sydney, 10 April 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No Q203763. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BACKHOUSE Leslie James |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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Campbell, ACT 2600
