| Regimental number | 39739 |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Next of kin | Father, J W Backhouse, 23 Todman Street, Brooklyn, Wellington |
| Rank on embarkation | Corporal |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 23rd Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Regiment, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 79 Ruapehu on |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 57, p. 7 |