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We remember Harold Ernest Read
We remember Harold Ernest Read
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1914
enlistment
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:5501747
9th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
22819
Liverpool Regiment
20th Battalion
Source:5501747
9th November 1914 - 5th May 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5501747
7th November 1915 - 2nd August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
22819
Liverpool Regiment
20th Battalion
Source:5501747
5th May 1916 - 10th February 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
137978
Royal Army Medical Corps
2nd Training Battalion
Source:5501747
11th February 1918 - 8th April 1919
1919
discharge
Source:5501747
9th April 1919
hospitalisation
G.S.W Arm Rt
Hospital/Institution
Source:5501747
service
British Army
Source:5501747
1956
death
Not War Related
Cancer
St Helens, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5499160
24th June 1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harold Ernest |
| Initials | HE |
| Last Name | Read |
| Source | 5499160 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | |||||
| British Army | 22819 | Liverpool Regiment | 20th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 22819 | Liverpool Regiment | 20th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 137978 | Royal Army Medical Corps | 2nd Training Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Read | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| grey | brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-09 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-09 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Walter Frederick and Harold Ernest ReadIn uniform with his brother. Harold on the right and Walter on the left. Harold is a corporal and serving in the Liverpool Pals.Contributed by:
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Harold Ernest Read photo at KnowsleyHarold in uniform of the Liverpool Pals. The picture was taken in Knowsley Park where they trained.
Contributed by:
judith8696
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Attestation papers of Harold Read | judith8696 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Death Certificate | judith8696 | |
| Walter Frederick and Harold Ernest Read | judith8696 | |
| Harold Ernest Read photo at Knowsley | judith8696 |
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