| Regimental number | 190 |
| Place of birth | Liverpool England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Charles Edward Read, 50 O'Neill Street, Liverpool, England |
| Enlistment date | 26 April 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Divisional Cyclist Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 12/6/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 18 May 1916 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |