| Regimental number | 36373 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Christchurch |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.6 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 168 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E G Tonks, c/o Mrs J H Kirk, Amberley Road, St Albans, Christchurch |
| Previous military service | Served in 17th Regiment, Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 21st Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on |
| Final rank | Lance Corporal |
| Final unit | 3rd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Died of disease |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 21 |
| Place of burial | Hither Green Cemetery (Row C, Grave No 194), Lewisham, London, England |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Emily G. Tonks, 'Greenholm', South Road, Hawera, Taranaki, and the late Mr Tonks |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For gallant conduct and devotion to duty in operations east of Ypres on 4/5th October 1917. He was in charge of carrying party and worked his way through heavy fire many times to the front line, keeping his Company supplied with rations and
water under circumstances which called for great determination. By his coolness and courage he kept his party together, and set a soldierly example to his men. He has always proved himself a brave and efficient soldier and has inspired the confidence of his Officers and comrades.'
Source: 'London Gazette', 6th Supplement Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 52, p. 13 Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 22012810 |