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Read, C., Pte., 1916

Photo: Brian Chandler

In Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery is a headstone for the Read family which has on one side:

Also their grandson
Pvte. Charles
Read, 2nd D.L.I.
Who was killed in action
In the Great War
Sep. 1916, aged 22 years.

He is remembered in North Shields on N34.18


The CWGC entry for Private Read

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk

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