| Regimental number | 2379 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 2 May Street, Islington, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Evelyn Read, Cardiff PO, Cardiff, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 35th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Stated to be George Frederick Read on NR |
| Place of burial | St. Sever Cemetery Extension (Block P, Plot II, Row E, Grave No. 13A), Rouen, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 126 |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |