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We remember John Thomas Read
We remember John Thomas Read
Timeline
Timeline
1868
1905
children
Bessie Winifred Read
Source:6643977
28th August 1905
1905
location
15 Ascupart Street Southampton
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6643977
28th August 1905
1914
enlistment
Southampton
United Kingdom
Source:6655184
26th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Serjeant
345812
Scottish Rifles
11th Battalion
Source:6655184
1st October 1914 - 4th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Sergeant
345812
Army Cyclists Corps
26th Bradford on Avon
Source:6655184
4th January 1915 - 8th April 1916
1917
service
British Army
Sergeant
345812
Chinese Labour Corps
Source:6655184
9th May 1917 - 15th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6655184
15th February 1919
1924
marriage
Kate Manktelow formerly Barton
Source:7645247
20th December 1924
marriage
Esther Pelham
Source:6644346
location
26 Shayer Road Shirley Southampton
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6974482
1936
death
Not War Related
Southampton
United Kingdom
Source:6655911
3rd January 1936
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Thomas |
| Initials | JT |
| Last Name | Read |
| Source | 6643977 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Ascupart Street Southampton | United Kingdom | their own address | known 28th August 1905 | |
| 26 Shayer Road Shirley Southampton | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 345812 | Army Cyclists Corps | 26th Bradford on Avon | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 345812 | Chinese Labour Corps | Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 345812 | Scottish Rifles | 11th Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie Winifred Read | daughter | 28th August 1905 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Read formerly Hutchings | mother | ||
| John Joseph Read | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Pelham | wife | ||
| Kate Manktelow formerly Barton | wife | 20th December 1924 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel | D. Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-16 | 5'4" |
Media
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Christmas card 1915/16This image shows part of a Christmas card sent by John Thomas Read to one of his children when he was serving in the Army Cyclists Corps 1915/16
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Christmas card 1915/6This is the front of a Christmas card sent by John Thomas Read to his daughter Bessie 1915/16Contributed by:
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Christmas card 1915/16Part of photograph of Army Cyclists Corps inside Christmas card sent by John Thomas Read to his daughter Bessie 1915/16Contributed by:
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Sergeant John Thomas Read 1915/16This image is taken from a Christmas card sent by John Thomas Read to his daughter Bessie 1915/16. John Thomas was serving in the Army Cyclists Corps at the time.Contributed by:
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The bible of Sergeant John Thomas ReadCover of bible presented to John Thomas Read during his army service in South Africa.Contributed by:
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The bible of Sergeant John Thomas ReadFirst page of bible presented to Sergeant John Thomas Read in 1900 during his army service in South AfricaContributed by:
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Esther ReadThis is a photo of Esther Read formerly Pelham (1871-1924) the wife of John Thomas Read.Contributed by:
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Funeral card for Esther ReadFuneral card for Esther Read formerly Pelham and the wife of John Thomas Read who died on 26 June 1924 aged 52 years. She is buried at Hollybrook Cemetary, Southampton.Contributed by:
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National Roll entry.Entry in the Hampshire edition of The National Roll for Sergeant John Thomas Read.Contributed by:
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St Peter's Church, Grove, PortlandSt Peter's Church, Grove, Portland was built by convicts from the prison nearby. John Thomas Read was born in the Grove area and his father was working as a prison warder at the time.Contributed 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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas card 1915/16 | Julie36943 | |
| Christmas card 1915/6 | Julie36943 | |
| Christmas card 1915/16 | Julie36943 | |
| Sergeant John Thomas Read 1915/16 | Julie36943 | |
| Sergeant John Thomas Read | Julie36943 | |
| The bible of Sergeant John Thomas Read | Julie36943 | |
| The bible of Sergeant John Thomas Read | Julie36943 | |
| Esther Read | Julie36943 | |
| Funeral card for Esther Read | Julie36943 | |
| National Roll entry. | Julie36943 | |
| Sergeant John Thomas Read | Julie36943 | |
| St Peter's Church, Grove, Portland | Julie36943 | |
| Sergeant John Thomas Read | Julie36943 |
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