| Religion | Jewish |
| Occupation | Tailor |
| Address | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Henry Tofler, 21 Bellvue Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 26th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant (Honorary Lieutenant) |
| Unit name | 56th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/73/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'During the attack on Peronne, on 1st September 1918, when his platoon was held up in front of a strong point under intense machine gun fire by a thick belt of uncut wire, he crawled forward with two men, and was severely wounded in his attempt to cut the wire. He encouraged his companions to finish the task, and, when a way was made, he led the remnants of the platoon forward and shot the entire crew of one machine gun with his left hand. He was incapable of going forward owing to exhaustion from his severe injuries but rallied his men and sent them on, inspiring them all by his very gallant example and indomitable fighting spirit.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |