| Regimental number | 2394 |
| Place of birth | Forbes New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fastener, railway |
| Address | Union Street, North Hill, Forbes, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Tonkinson, Union Street, North Hill, Forbes, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 30 December 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Light Horse Regiment, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/6/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A25 Anglo Egyptian on 12 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 28 January 1919 |