| Regimental number | 2007 |
| Place of birth | Broken Hill New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | c/o Mrs Preston, 122 Chloride Street, Broken Hill, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs R Preston, 122 Chloride Street, Broken Hill, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 4854 Pte Stephen PRESTON, 50th Bn, effective abroad (still overseas). |
| Date of death |