Basic Details Surname Read Forenames Edwin Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Dorsetshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 27 Age at death 26 Manner of death reference Killed in Action