| Regimental number | 2240 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Student |
| Address | Dookie Agricultural College, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, J W Read, 66 Fernie Park Road, Strand Green, London, England |
| Enlistment date | 6 February 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 3 December 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 17 June 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Convalescent Depot |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 30 December 1918 |