| Regimental number | 3662 |
| Place of birth | Robe, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Motor engine driver |
| Address | Robe, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 127 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J F Backler, Robe, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil (exempt Area under Compulsory Military Training scheme) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 9 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/17/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ceramic', 25 January 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 13 April 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S67542. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 70 |
| Place of burial | West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BACKLER James Godfrey |