| Regimental number | 969 |
| Place of birth | Moneygetta Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Boot repairer |
| Address | 38 Wilson Street, North Carlton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Jas. Tocknell, 31 Daly Street, West Brunswick |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At 6.30 a.m. on the 4th October 1917, whilst the 53rd Battery was in action East of WESTHOEK near YPRES and co-operating in an attack by our Infantry, a 15cm. shell burst in the ammunition of No. 1 Gun, killing two of the detachment and severely wounding two others No. 5896 Gunner E.K. SHARP ran to the gun pit and with the assistance of Gunner E.A.F. TOCKNELL pulled Bdr. HEWITT, who had been severely wounded, out of reach of the blazing ammunition and placed him in a trench near by. Despite the heavy shelling by the enemy and also the bursting ammunition, this Gunner again returned to the gun pit and with the help of Gunner TOCKNELL succeeded in getting Gunner BURGESS clear of the exploding ammunition. The utter disregard of personal safety and the splendid example set by this man are deserving of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
