Born on 27 July 1896 in Asphodel Township, Peterborough County, Ontario - son of William G. and Nellie C. Read, Peterborough, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student O.A.C.; single; currently a member of the Guelph COTC; previous served with a cadet corps (one year); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 March 1915 (number 410998) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 4 June 1916 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10), Belgium.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
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