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We remember Ayton Herbert Read
We remember Ayton Herbert Read
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1881
location
Yoxford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9459020
1881
1914
employment
Electrical engineer
United Kingdom
Source:7665959
1914
1914
enlistment
Source:7665959
18th September 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Lance Corporal
40
Royal Marines Divisional Engineers
Deal
Source:9420616
18th September 1914 - 25th May 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9459013
1st March 1915 - 25th May 1915
1915
death
Killed in Action
1) shot in the back by a stray bullet 22/5/15 or 2) according to the Electrical Engineers roll of honour, died of wounds 10/6/15 received by a shell burst and injuries received 25/5/15
Turkey
Source:9420616
Source:9503524
25th May 1915
burial
Turkey
Source:9420616
sibling
Hilda M Read
Source:9420616
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ayton Herbert |
| Initials | AH |
| Last Name | Read |
| Source | 7665959 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoxford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 40 | Royal Marines Divisional Engineers | Deal | Lance Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda E | mother | ||
| Herbert W Read | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda M Read | sister |
Media
Media
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snipped record 'Electrical engineers - rolls'shows his early movements with the MEF
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Bedford School Memorial PanelMemorial Hall Panels in Bedford School Memorial Hall showing the names of Old Bedfordians killed in the First World WarContributed by:
Amy154754
Communities
Communities
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Royal Marine Divisional Engineers - Deal BattalionMore about Royal Marine Divisional Engineers - Deal Battalion
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Institution of Electrical Engineers WWI Roll of HonourMore about Institution of Electrical Engineers WWI Roll of Honour
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Bedford School Roll of Honour - IWM Memorial Register No. 7656More about Bedford School Roll of Honour - IWM Memorial Register No. 7656
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Janet2378 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Miles125599 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Miles125599 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Miles125599 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Miles125599 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| IET blog -A H Read | Janet2378 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| snipped record 'Electrical engineers - rolls' | Miles125599 | |
| Part 2 | Miles125599 | |
| Ayton Read | Miles125599 | |
| Bedford School Memorial Panel | Amy154754 |
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