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We remember Herbert Victor Read
We remember Herbert Victor Read
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Thomas H. Read
Source:9439705
1890
1891
sibling
Gertrude J. Read
Source:9440063
1891
1893
1896
sibling
Maud D. Read
Source:9440063
1896
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:9440063
31st March 1901
1901
location
10. Hibernia Street. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9440063
31st March 1901 - 4th February 1915
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:9439705
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 21
Source:9439715
4th February 1915
1915
employment
Boatman
Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9439715
4th February 1915
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9439715
4th February 1915
1915
marriage
Amelia Ellen Elizabeth Steed
Source:9439715
10th April 1915
1915
children
Herbert Victor Lindsey Read
Source:9439715
11th September 1915
1918
children
Gilbert Maurice Read
Source:9439715
27th June 1918
1920
marriage
Ethel C. Kirby
Source:9439737
1920
1939
location
33. Glencoe Road. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9439737
29th September 1939
service
British Army
Corporal
68079
Royal Engineers
Source:3672554
service
British Army
Corporal
WR/500091
Royal Engineers
Source:3672554
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert Victor |
| Initials | HV |
| Last Name | Read |
| Source | 9336226 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10. Hibernia Street. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | 31st March 1901 - 4th February 1915 | |
| 33. Glencoe Road. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 68079 | Royal Engineers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | WR/500091 | Royal Engineers | Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Victor Lindsey Read | son | 11th September 1915 | |
| Gilbert Maurice Read | son | 27th June 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma | mother | ||
| Thomas William Read | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas H. Read | brother | 1890 | |
| Gertrude J. Read | sister | 1891 | |
| Maud D. Read | sister | 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Ellen Elizabeth Steed | wife | 10th April 1915 | |
| Ethel C. Kirby | wife | 1920 |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Royal Harbour | Terry7885 |
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