Basic Details Surname Read Forenames Harry Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number P/J 22281 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RN Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Petty Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Honourable Artillery Company Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Petty Officer Death and Burial details Cemetery Portsmouth Naval Memorial Year of death 1941 Month of death February Day of death 24 Age at death 46 Manner of death as stated Gave his life on convoy