Lance-Corporal Reade of 3 Canadian Field Park Company, Royal Canadian Engineers landed in support of the assault waves of infantry as a bulldozer operator in Normandy on, 6 June 1944. From this time until August 1944 when he was placed in charge of divisional mechanical equipment, Lance-Corporal Reade carried out his task as an operator with skill, determination and daring. At times he worked ahead of the infantry clearing routes, always unmindful of his own position. On "D" Day, directly behind the leading companies of infantry, his bulldozer was the first vehicle to enter St.Aubin where he cleared a way for supporting arms through a mass of debris and wreckage. Again at Norrey-en-Bessins, two weeks later, when it became necessary to clear a road in advance of the main infantry positions in preparation for the 8 British Corps attack, Lance-Corporal Reade volunteered for the job and despite the danger, within sound and often sight of the enemy, carried the job through to a rapid and successful conclusion. At Carpiquet under heavy mortar, shell and Nebelwerfer fire from three sides, when all others had taken cover, this soldier with great coolness continued to dig in the vital headquarters and supporting arms which made it possible to hold this difficult position in spite of the worst the enemy could do. Again at Caen and the Falaise Pocket, Lance-Corporal Reade behaved the greatest of distinction showing himself at all times willing, cheerful and cooperative as well as gallant and efficient. Due to the fine leadership that he exhibited, Lance-Corporal Reade was made Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of all mechanical equipment in August 1944. His conduct always was an inspiration to those who knew him and he set a first class example to his operators. During this period he always was with them, teaching, encouraging and exhorting them to greater efforts. This soldier showed the greatest concern for the personal safety of his comrades and a complete disregard for his own. His skill and courage under fire have won for him the admiration of all his company.