| Regimental number | 3423 |
| Place of birth | Tyne Dock, South Shields, England |
| School | Boarding School, England |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 16 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Elevator attendant |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, C D Read, 292 Stanhope Road, South Shields, Durham, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Divisional Ammunition Column 1, Reinforcement 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/89/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death | 22 |
| Place of burial | Bonnay Communal Cemetery Extension (Row B, Grave No. 26), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 18 |
| Family/military connections | Nil |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |