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William Thomas PRESTON

Regimental number1719
Place of birthAbbotsford Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTobacco worker
Address18 Hay Street, Northcote, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs Agnes Preston, 18 Hay Street, Northcote, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date19 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll27 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name24th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/41/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 16 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll24th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 19 May 1915

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