| Regimental number | 3939 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Mintaro, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Bute, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, F Tornquist, Penwortham, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Malwa on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallant conduct whilst on patrol ... during the operations at GUEUDECOURT in November, he encountered single handed a German patrol of 1 N.C.O. and 2 men and succeeded in bringing them unwounded to our lines as prisoners. His work has been constantly good throughout, handling his men well under difficult and trying conditions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Brinkworth Cemetery, South Australia |
