Walter Read

A Private with 31 General Hospital, Walter died on 14th of December 1942 at the age of 28. 

Walter was born at Corton on 27 April 1914, a son of James and Amelia Read. In 1921 his family lived at The Smithy, Corton. In 1939 his family lived at The Forge, Gorleston Road, Corton, and Walter was a milk retailer.
In 1940 Walter married Ruth Kathleen Bullen. This was registered in the Lothingland district. By late 1942 their address was 1 Crossways Cottages, Corton. 

Walter is believed to have served with 31 General Hospital at Oued Athmenia, Algeria. Casualty records show that Walter ‘died’ which means he died from sickness or disease. He was buried at Oued Athmenia Civil Cemetery, and, in 1944, re-buried at Bougie (Le Reunion) War Cemetery. 

Walter's brother-in-law, Frank Bullen, served with the Royal Norfolk Regiment and died in 1944.