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Albert Ernest Alfred TONKIN

Regimental number1458
Place of birthWirrabara, South Australia
ReligionBaptist
OccupationFarmer
AddressEasternwell, Mantung, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22.7
Height5' 7.5"
Next of kinMother, Mrs Isabelle Tonkin, Easternwell, Mantung, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date27 July 1915
Place of enlistmentKeswick, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Light Horse Regiment, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/16/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on 18 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 19 January 1919
Discharge date13 July 1919
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.
SourcesNAA: B2455, TONKIN Albert Ernest Alfred

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