| Regimental number | 3955 |
| Place of birth | Castlemaine Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Ouyen, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, T Tonkin, Ouyen, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 23 |
| Place of burial | Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery (Plot XXIV, Row A, Grave No. 5A), Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 51 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Thomas and Sarah TONKIN, Ouyen, Victoria. Native of Strathloddon |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
