Regimental number | 657 |
Place of birth | Liverpool, England |
School | St Cleopa's Church of England School, Liverpool, England |
Age on arrival in Australia | 16 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Seaman |
Address | 17 City Road, Paddington, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, W Preston, 60 Beresford Road, Dingle, Liverpool, England |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 1st Battalion, E Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
Fate | Killed accidentally |
Place of burial | Australian Military Cemetery (Plot IV, Row G, Grave No. 30), France |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 30 |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |