READ, John William
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Rank:
Marine
Unit / Base:
41RM Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Service Number:
CH/X 107158
Born:
Tuesday, December 11, 1923
Birthplace:
Northfleet, Kent
Died :
Wednesday, November 1, 1944
Killed in action or died of wounds
Age:
20
Cemetery/Memorial:
Operations:
Local Roll of Honour:
Marine John Read died during operations at Walcheren Island, Holland. Son of Samuel and Florence Mary Read, of Northfleet, Kent; husband of Gertrude Mary Read, of Northfleet.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths: Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/136.
Primary Roll of Honour:
Photo of grave in Gallery:
Yes
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