Sergeant William Rankin Preston
Service Number IWM10272
Campaign:
World War 1
Died:
31.7.1917
1SG
Aged 24
Commemorated at the Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium. Panel 11
Son of James and Jeanie R. Preston, of 114, Wellpark Terrace, Dennistoun, Glasgow
Memorial(s):
| Country | Location | Name of Memorial | Campaign | Names | Date(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | Roadside near railway station Kirknewton West Lothian Lothian EH27 8BX | Kirknewton and East Calder War Memorial | World War 1 |
William Preston | 31-7-1917 | View |
| Scotland | Main St, Mid Calder, Livingston EH53 0AN | Mid Calder Churchyard Memorial to William Preston | World War 1 |
William Preston | 31-7-1917 | View |
Further information:
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- Who or what formation of the Regiment is named on the memorial. What event, dates or other inscriptions on the memorial.
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