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We remember John William Preston
We remember John William Preston
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1911
dates
Age 32
Source:8553393
1911
service
British Army
Private
46981
Lincolnshire Regiment
Source:3589008
service
British Army
Private
28550
Labour Corps
Source:3589008
service
British Army
Private
48015
Leicestershire Regiment
Source:3589008
1918
death
War Related Sickness
Market Overton, Oakham, Rutland
United Kingdom
Source:8553393
14th May 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Preston |
| Source | 3589008 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 46981 | Lincolnshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 28550 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 48015 | Leicestershire Regiment | Private |
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Short biography of Pte John William PrestonExtract from page 83 of the book entitled " Rutland and the Great War " re-published in August 2014.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David75020 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David75020 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | David75020 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | David75020 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | David75020 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | David75020 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | David75020 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Short biography of Pte John William Preston | David75020 |
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