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We remember William Preston
We remember William Preston
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1913
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
SS3866
HMS Lion
Source:6588963
14th November 1913 - 29th January 1917
1918
children
Alfred William Preston
Source:8783402
5th April 1918
1919
children
Harry Donald Preston
Source:8783402
4th November 1919
1921
children
Joyce M Preston
Source:8783402
1921
1925
children
Margaret E Preston
Source:8783402
25th September 1925
1929
children
Francis Walter Preston
Source:8783402
28th February 1929
1931
children
Ruby B Preston
Source:8783402
1931
1963
death
Unknown
St Helens, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8783402
26th September 1963
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Preston |
| Source | 6588963 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | SS3866 | HMS Lion | Able Seaman |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Donald Preston | son | 4th November 1919 | |
| Alfred William Preston | son | 5th April 1918 | |
| Joyce M Preston | daughter | 1921 | |
| Margaret E Preston | daughter | 25th September 1925 | |
| Francis Walter Preston | son | 28th February 1929 | |
| Ruby B Preston | daughter | 1931 |
Media
Media
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William Preston and Ethel LeggMy great, great grandparents, I think this might have been their wedding day. We have previously cleaned up the image and shown that his hat reads 'HMS Lion'. The couple married almost a year after the Battle of Jutland.
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William and Ethel's marriage recordWilliam and Ethel's marriage record in Upwey, Dorset on the 5th February 1917.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Lion at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Lion at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Trevor321 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Preston and Ethel Legg | Kelly104464 | |
| William and Ethel's marriage record | Kelly104464 | |
| William Preston probate record | Kelly104464 |
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