| Regimental number | 28351 |
| Place of birth | Geelong, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | The Grange, Dubbo, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 143 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Read, Gnarwarre, via Geelong, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Reinforcement 5 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Division Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Anchises', 22 August 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 8 October 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 22 November 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 45 |
| Place of burial | Gilgandra Cemetery, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, READ Eugene |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
