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We remember Edward Preston
We remember Edward Preston
Timeline
Timeline
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1915
1915
1915
1918
1918
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Preston |
| Source | 8811498 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Firbeck Street, Denaby Main, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known December 1915 |
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 45598 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 4th Reserve Battalion | Private |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Preston | daughter | 23rd October 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara | mother | ||
| William Preston | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Preston | brother | 1894 | |
| Olive Preston | sister | 1901 | |
| Harry Atkin | step-brother | 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Wood later Stones | wife | 25th December 1915 |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Linda571 |
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