| Regimental number | 2895 |
| Place of birth | Lorquon Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Kangarilla, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Tonkin, Baroota, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 14 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Malwa on 27 July 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 26 December 1918 |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
