| Regimental number | 784 |
| Place of birth | Nyngan New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Woolclasser |
| Address | 14 Park Road, Auburn, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, T W Read, 14 Park Road, Auburn, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 5th AGA |
| Enlistment date | 26 June 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Heavy Artillery Group 36, Reinforcement 8 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/49/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 30 September 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 54th Heavy Artillery Group |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 15 February 1918 |
