Basic Details Surname Read Forenames C.j. Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Christopher John War Iraq (2003-2011) Served or died Died Service number 25183884 Notes Injured by small arms fire when returning from a major operation to detain insurgents in Basra City; despite treatment, he died Basra Air Station Field Hospital during the night of 7/7/2007. Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Military Police Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) CPL Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Military Police Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Iraq Town of death not stated Manner of death as stated Died on Operations in Iraq