| Regimental number | 1458 |
| Place of birth | Wirrabara, South Australia |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Easternwell, Mantung, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.7 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Isabelle Tonkin, Easternwell, Mantung, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Light Horse Regiment, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/16/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orsova', 19 January 1919; discharged (medically unfit: debility following malaria), Adelaide, 13 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S74980. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, TONKIN Albert Ernest Alfred |
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