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PRESTON, ALFRED
UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-1919
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Full Name
PRESTON, ALFRED
Date Of Birth
1896
Age
21
Birth Place
BECKENHAM, KENT
Nationality
British
Resided Place
BROMLEY, KENT
Date Of Death
22 Aug 1917
Fate
Killed in Action
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Parents: Ernest A. and Minnie Preston, of 88, Birchanger Rd., South Norwood, London.
Rank Name
Private
Service Number
205780
Duty Location
France And Flanders
Died in Active Service
Yes
Service
British Army
Regiment
Tank Corps
Battalion
"D" Battalion
Conflict Period
World War I
Served For
United Kingdom
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Victory Medal
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Memorial Death Plaque Of WWI
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Tank Corps
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Publication Title
UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-1919
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Last Updated
24 Oct 2023
Description
In 1921 His Majesty's Stationery Office published, on behalf of and by authority of the War Office, two lists of those who died during the Great War.
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