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We remember Reginald Edwin Read
We remember Reginald Edwin Read
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1899
sibling
Cyril George Read
Source:8766913
1899
1900
sibling
Henry G. Read
Source:8766912
1900
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:8766912
31st March 1901
1901
location
43 Townley Street. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8766912
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:8766913
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Milkman
Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8766913
2nd April 1911
1911
location
26 Townley Street. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8766913
2nd April 1911
1913
enlistment
Source:8766917
1st March 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
J24571
Ganges
Source:8766917
1st March 1913 - 19th March 1918
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J.24571
H.M.S. Edinburgh Castle
Source:8766917
14th September 1914 - 9th January 1915
1921
dates
Age 24
Source:8766926
26th March 1921
1921
marriage
Caroline Helena Leake
Source:8766926
26th March 1921
1921
location
12 Paris Street. Lambeth, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8766926
26th March 1921
1926
service
Royal Navy
J.24571
Cyclops
Source:8766917
16th April 1926 - 13th November 1926
1972
death
Not War Related
Records show death REGISTERED March 1972 aged 75.
Thanet. Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8766915
1972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Reginald Edwin |
| Initials | RE |
| Last Name | Read |
| Source | 6406597 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Paris Street. Lambeth, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 26th March 1921 | |
| 26 Townley Street. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 43 Townley Street. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J24571 | Ganges | |||
| Royal Navy | J.24571 | Cyclops | |||
| Royal Navy | J.24571 | H.M.S. Edinburgh Castle | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susannah Jessie Read | mother | ||
| Edwin Read | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry G. Read | brother | 1900 | |
| Cyril George Read | brother | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Helena Leake | wife | 26th March 1921 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-14 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales Births & Christenings. (Birth) | Terry7885 | |
| England & Wales Births & Christenings. (Baptism) | Terry7885 | |
| England & Wales 1901 Census | Terry7885 | |
| England & Wales 1911 Census | Terry7885 | |
| England & Wales Deaths. | Terry7885 | |
| U.K. Royal Navy Register of Seamen's Service. | Terry7885 | |
| England & Wales Marriages. | Terry7885 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Royal Harbour | Terry7885 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Terry7885 | |
| S/N. J24571. Read. Reginald Edwin | Terry7885 |
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