| Regimental number | 9952 |
| Place of birth | Grenfell New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Traveller |
| Address | 18 Darley Road, Manly, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert Read, c/o Mr Ley, 141 Johnstone Street, Annandale, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 20 March 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 8 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 9th Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/28/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on 5 July 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 16 March 1919 |