Herbert Read DSO MC


Herbert Read, the famous poet, art historian and philosopher served in the Green Howards during WW1. He was awarded the DSO and the Military Cross, reaching the rank of Captain. He was born at Muscoates near Nunnington, North Yorkshire, on 4 Dec 1893. He was married and had three sons, Piers Paul Read, John Read and Ben Read.

All That Was Left of Them
by Herbert Read  (Orage Press 2014)


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