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 |