Ernest PRESTON

Regimental number4867
Place of birthLaidley Queensland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationSelector
AddressKunioon via Nanango, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinMother, Mrs M E Heaton, Kunioon via Nanango, Queensland
Enlistment date28 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 28 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 17 August 1916