Three: Gunner J. Reading, Royal Garrison Artillery, later Acting Company Sergeant Major, Royal Army Service Corps

1914 Star, with later slide clasp (17176 Gnr: J. Reading. R.G.A.); British War and Victory Medals (17176 Gnr. J. Reading. R.A.) mounted as worn, nearly very fine (3) £70-£90

Joseph Reading attested for the Royal Garrison Artillery and served with the 112th Heavy Brigade during the Great War on the Western Front from 5 October 1914. He subsequently transferred to the Army Service Corps and served with them at home, rising to the rank of Acting Company Sergeant Major.