| Regimental number | 3216 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Storeman |
| Address | Seventh Avenue, St Peters, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, W J Reading, 49 Serbert Road, Forest Gate, London, England |
| Enlistment date | 24 May 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Acting Sergeant |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 20 December 1915 |
| Date of death | 6 April 1963 |
| Place of burial | Woronora Crematorium |
