Died of wounds, received in action in the vicinity of Salvaro, near Monte Pezza, Italy. He received severe shrapnel wounds to his legs, requiring a double amputation. He did not survive the operation
Son of Major Reginald and Ellen Tomlinson, of P.O. Box 271, Pietermaritzburg. Born Pietermaritzburg. A farmer near Rosetta, Natal. His brother also died in service.
Citation
MC LG Sup 16 April 1942 pg. 1694, MID LG Sup 15 September 1942 pg. 5448