| Regimental number | 1376 |
| Place of birth | Neerim South, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Neerim South, Gippsland, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, J A Backman, Neerim South, Gippsland, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 12 July 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 12 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A56 Palermo on 29 October 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | LH4REIN10 |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 15 November 1918 |
