Basic Details Surname Read Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Marines Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Marines Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death French Guiana Town of death Cayenne Year of death 1809 Month of death January Day of death 8 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action