| Regimental number | 2817 |
| Place of birth | Bendigo Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, J A Tinkler, 5 Dunn Street, Wonthaggi, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 17 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Moldavia on 5 October 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 January 1918 |