Private George Preston, 12055

  • Batt - 2
  • Unit - Leicestershire Regiment
  • Section -
  • Date of Birth - 1884
  • Died - 28/08/1916
  • Age - 33

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Source: Michael Doyle Their Name Liveth For Evermore: The Great War Roll of Honour for Leicestershire and Rutland.
He was the son of Tom and Phoebe Preston. He died from the effects of being gassed at Neuve Chapelle, France.

Leicestershire Project Findings
  • Conflict - World War I
  • Cause of death - Gas Wounds
  • Place of death - Neuve Chapelle
  • Burial Place - Newbold Verdon (st. James) Churchyard
Research from Michael Doyle's Their Name Liveth For Evermore
  • Unit - Leicestershire Regiment
  • Cause of death - DIED OF WOUNDS
  • Burial Commemoration - All Saint's Chyrd., Nailstone, Leics., England
  • Born - Red Lion Lane, Newbold Verdon
  • Place of Residence - Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, England
  • Memorial - NEWBOLD VERDON MEM., LEICS

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