William George READ

Regimental number5543
Place of birthWoodbridge England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGeneral contractor
AddressWinchester, Midland Railway, Western Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation35
Next of kinWife, Mrs Florina S M Read, 2 Mason Street, North Fremantle, Western Australia
Enlistment date17 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name28th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/45/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A52 Surada on 26 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll28th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 7 February 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal