
| Regimental number | 765 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Wolseley, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, Alexander John Preece, Wolseley, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 82 |
| Place of burial | Ardrossan Cemetery, South Australia |