| Regimental number | 7068 |
| Place of birth | Hobart, Tasmania |
| School | Macquarie Pt State School, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Bricklayer |
| Address | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr E J Reading, 50 Forrest Road, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Wounded in France |
| Age at death | 32 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 32 |
| Place of burial | St. Albans Cemetery (Plot Military, Row G, Grave No. 2), Hertford |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 67 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Edward and Mary READING, 90 Forest Road, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Family/military connections | 6 cousins |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
