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We remember Arthur Preston
We remember Arthur Preston
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1916
dates
Age 30
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21st September 1916
service
British Army
Private
1563
West Yorkshire Regiment
15th Battalion
Source:9450978
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:9450978
21st September 1916
burial
Pas De Calais
France
III. A. 17.
Source:9450978
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Preston |
| Source | 3587467 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1563 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 15th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret | mother | ||
| Arthur Preston | father |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC entry | John141389 | |
| Birth record | John141389 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Inscription | John141389 | |
| Father's inscription | John141389 | |
| Mother's inscription | John141389 | |
| New memorial | John141389 | |
| War Memorial | John141389 | |
| Roundel | John141389 |
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