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We remember Philip Henry Hulton Preston
We remember Philip Henry Hulton Preston
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1893
education
Cheltenham College
Cheltenham
United Kingdom
Source:8646222
September 1893 - July 1897
1911
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Garrison Artillery
80th Company RGA
Source:7943913
1911
1914
service
British Army
Major
Royal Garrison Artillery
5th Mountain Battery RGA
Source:3589135
9th December 1914
1918
service
British Army
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:3589135
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:3589135
education
Royal Military Academy
Woolwich
United Kingdom
Source:8646222
1963
death
Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:7943921
1963
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Philip Henry Hulton |
| Initials | PHH |
| Last Name | Preston |
| Source | 7943913 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | 80th Company RGA | Captain | ||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | 5th Mountain Battery RGA | Major | ||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Brevet Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Edward Hulton | mother |
Media
Communities
Communities
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5th Mountain Battery Royal Garrison ArtilleryMore about 5th Mountain Battery Royal Garrison Artillery
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Paul101 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Paul101 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Paul101 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham College Register 1841 - 1927 | Beverly42842 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal index card | History34997 |
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