Second Subaltern Winifred Audrey "Wynne" Read
10 Jan 1908 - 05 Nov 1997
Biography
Born to William and Mary Read in Camberwell, London. She died in Forest Row, Sussex. She worked as a bookeeper and was involved in The Royal British Legion, the Red Cross and the local Girl Guides. She was also a keen helper in Holy Trinity Church.
In 1939 she was lodging with the Distill family at 5 Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, Kent.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Instation | Operator | 03 Aug 1941 | 21 Jan 1943 |
| Scotch Corner Instation | Operator | 21 Jan 1943 | 21 May 1943 |
| Hickleton Hall (Doncaster) Instation | Operator | 21 May 1943 | 20 Jul 1944 |
National ID
CJMP 171/5
Regiment
The Auxiliary Territorial Service
Military number
216793
Commissioned or Enlisted
20 Jul 1941
Occupation
Staff record clerk
Career
Beatrice Temple visited her at the following locations;
Heathfield 12 Dec 1941, 2 Jan 1942, 16 Dec 1942, where she was billeted on Tower Street,
Scotch Corner 21 Jan 1943 where Beatrice Temple mentions Wynne feels far from home,
Doncaster 21 May 1943 where Beatrice Temple mentions she is cheerful.
Other information
Post war stayed with the ATS as Lieutenant
References