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We remember Herbert Read
We remember Herbert Read
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
William George Read
Source:7613190
1881
1883
sibling
Walter William Read
Source:7613190
1883
1885
sibling
Alfred Charles Read
Source:7613190
1885
1887
sibling
Albert Edward Read
Source:7613190
1887
1891
1895
sibling
Stanley Arthur Read
Source:7613190
1895
1896
sibling
Ernest Sidney Read
Source:7613190
1896
1913
marriage
Elsie TAYLOR
Source:7605793
16th December 1913
1914
children
Walter Jack READ
Source:7605793
5th June 1914
1915
dates
Age 23
Source:7613190
6th April 1915
1915
enlistment
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:7613190
6th April 1915
1916
employment
GROOM
PERCY CROSSMAN
FOXBORO HALL, MELTON
India
Source:7613190
6th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
CORPORAL
290227
Suffolk Regiment
Source:7624115
1916
1916
dates
Age 25
Source:7613190
17th November 1916
1916
service
British Army
CORPORAL
290227
6th PROVISIONAL BATTALION TERRITORIAL FORCE
Source:7613190
17th November 1916
1929
children
Francis Stanley READ
Source:7605793
28th April 1929
1932
children
Richard Herbert READ
Source:7605793
5th August 1932
service
British Army
Private
290227
Suffolk Regiment
Source:3672387
1962
death
Not War Related
HERBERT SUFFERED ALL HIS LIFE AS A RESULT OF A MUSTARD GAS ATTACK WHICH LEFT HIS LUNGS AND EYESIGHT DAMAGED. HE DIED OF A HEART ATTACK.
MISTLEY, ESSEX
United Kingdom
Source:7605793
13th May 1962
burial
IPSWICH, SUFFOLK
United Kingdom
Source:7605793
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Read |
| Source | 3672387 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 290227 | Suffolk Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 290227 | 6th PROVISIONAL BATTALION TERRITORIAL FORCE | CORPORAL | ||
| British Army | 290227 | Suffolk Regiment | CORPORAL |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Jack READ | son | 5th June 1914 | |
| Francis Stanley READ | son | 28th April 1929 | |
| Richard Herbert READ | son | 5th August 1932 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice READ | mother | ||
| Isaac READ | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William George READ | brother | 1881 | |
| Walter William READ | brother | 1883 | |
| Albert Edward READ | brother | 1887 | |
| Stanley Arthur READ | brother | 1895 | |
| Ernest Sidney READ | brother | 1896 | |
| Alfred Charles READ | brother | 1885 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie TAYLOR | wife | 16th December 1913 |
Media
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A FAMILY OF SOLDIERS FROM MELTONPRINTED BY THE SUFFOLK CHRONICLE AND MERCURYContributed by:
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Lawford parish records recordThe marriage of Elsie Taylor and Herbert ReadContributed by:
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| ENGLAND AND WALES BIRTHS 1837 - 2006 | CAROLE50134 | |
| 1891 ENLAND, WALES AND SCOTLAND CENCUS | CAROLE50134 | |
| ENGLAND AND WALES DEATHS 1837 - 2007 | CAROLE50134 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 CENSUS | CAROLE50134 | |
| NOTICE OF DEATH | CAROLE50134 | |
| IN MEMORY OF HERBERT READ | CAROLE50134 | |
| A FAMILY OF SOLDIERS FROM MELTON | CAROLE50134 | |
| HERBERT READ | CAROLE50134 | |
| PRIVATE HERBERT READ | CAROLE50134 | |
| Lawford parish records record | CAROLE50134 | |
| Herbert Read's Dogtag | CAROLE50134 | |
| 1918 ENVELOPE | CAROLE50134 |
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