| Regimental number | 3457 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Wolseley, South Australia |
| School | Wolseley School, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Wolseley, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Jane Preece, Wolseley, South Australia |
| Previous military service | 22nd Australian Light Horse |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 50th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/67/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Son of Jane and Alexander John Preece War Service: Western Front. Was wounded while serving in France resulting in the loss of his leg |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 72 |
| Place of burial | R.S.L. Cemetery, Murray Bridge, South Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
