| Regimental number | 55792 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Ballingall, Post Office, Omimi, Seacliff |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 28th Reinforcements (Second Draft), Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 90 Ulimaroa on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 38 |
| Place of burial | Euston Road Cemetery (Plot I, Row J, Grave No 15), Colincamps, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: George and Jessie Read, Omimi, Seacliffe, Otago |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 69, p. 28 |