Harry Read (Salvationist)

His grandfather George Read (1838–1924) was an early member of the Salvation Army having been converted in Hartlepool under the ministry of evangelist James Dowdle (1840-1900), the ‘saved railway guard’, who had been sent by General William Booth to the north of England to "win converts and open Mission Stations."

[3] As a youth Read joined the Salvation Army's Singing Company and YP Band, but he developed leanings towards the Methodist Church.

On receiving his commission he served in several British corps and divisional appointments and was on the staff at the International Training College and was Principal from 1978-81.

Read was to serve as an Officer in the Salvation Army for the rest of his life, rising to the rank of Commissioner.

A bold, caring and innovative leader who challenged us all to be brave and to dare greater things for Jesus Christ.