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John Henry BACKMAN

Regimental number2781
Place of birthAdelaide, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationButcher
AddressAdelaide, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation39
Next of kinSister, Mrs Margaret Todd, Kilkenny, South Australia
Enlistment date19 August 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll19 August 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name50th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/67/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on 23 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll50th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 23 May 1917
Other details

War service: Western Front

Date of death23 December 1942

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