| Regimental number | 214 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Address | East St Kilda, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, George T Read, 336 Dandenong Road, East St Kilda, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 26 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 27 May 1916 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |