| Place of birth | Sorell Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Surveyor |
| Address | 'Kenmance', Bellerieve, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, George H Read, 'Kenmance', Bellerieve, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and able leadership of a company at Bellicourt and Nauroy, during the period 29th September 1918 to 1st October 1918. He was in great measure responsible for the capture of the Le Catelet line, at Nauroy, in the face of strong opposition.Next day he again led his company in an attack on enemy positions east of Nauroy. In this operation he assumed command of the battalion front line, and displayed great skill in the handling of his command.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
