HERBERT GEORGE READ

From May through to September 2026, Andrew will be fulfilling his dream to hike the iconic Land’s End to John O’Groats! You are all warmly invited to follow Andrew’s epic journey on his Facebook page, “Andrew Beal LEJOG” https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577588795730

As Andrew hikes the 1,300+ miles, he will raise funds for the Ipswich War Memorial Project to help finance our future exhibitions and research of the brave Ipswich men and women who lost their lives in conflict. If you would like to make a small donation, please click on the link: https://gofund.me/5d4a50570

Thank you for your love and support. Andrew & Helen – I.W.M.P.

Born: 30th December 1895, at 4, Cumberland Street, Ipswich.

Baptised on the 1^st July 1896, at St. Matthew’s Church, Ipswich – family home at 4, Cumberland Street, Ipswich.

Died: 16th November 1914; age 18; died of wounds received in action – Gun Shot Wound to the head and Asthenia, at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley, Hampshire.

Informant – E. Hewitt, Chief Resident Officer, for the Royal Victoria Hospital.

Residence: 50, Ann Street, Ipswich.

Occupation: a Pointsman.

Enlistment Location: Ipswich; Date: 26th June 1913.

Date of Entry Therein: 10th September 1914.

Rank: Lance Corporal; Service Number: 5102

Regiment: The Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion.

Medals Awarded: Victory, British War & 1914 Star + Clasp.

Laid to rest on the 19th November 1914.

Grave Reference:

Church of England Section 1639.

Netley Military Cemetery,

Hampshire.

CENSUS

1901   4, Cumberland Street, Ipswich.

Herbert was 5 years old and living with his parents & brothers.

William John Read, 28, a Leather Packer, born Ipswich.

Caroline Martha Lily Read (nee Dawkins), 31, born Islington, London.

William Charles Read, 6, born Ipswich.

Frederick James Read, 11 months, born Ipswich.

1911   50, Ann Street, Ipswich.

Herbert was 16 years old, a Baker. He was living with his parents & siblings.

William, 38, a Leather Packer – Leather Merchant.

Caroline, 40.

William, 17, an Outfitter Porter.

Frederick, 10.

Lily May read, 9, born Ipswich.

Ernest Edward Read, 8 months, born Ipswich.

Herbert’s father, William John Read, was for many years the secretary of the Ipswich Quoits Club.

Soldiers’ Effects to Caroline M. L. Read – mother.

Herbert is also remembered on the war memorial at St.Matthew’s Church, Ipswich.

 The Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion