| Regimental number | 28211 |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs L Read, Midhirst, Taranaki |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 18th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | New Zealand Cyclist Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | Cagnicourt British Cemetery (Plot I, Row B, Grave No 17), nr Arras, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Mr & Mrs J. Read, Cheat Road, Ngaere, Taranaki |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 43, p. 8 |