| Surname: | Preston |
| Initials: | A |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | .421 |
| Notes: | MFP. 8/12/86 he enlisted in the North Staffordshire Regiment, born Chasetown, Litchfield, occupation Caretaker. Served South Africa 7 months. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. 7/12/07 discharged time expired at Aldershot, age 42 years, served 21 years, address: C/O Timming, Main Street, Alrewas, Burton on Trent. 8/12/1886 enlisted in the North Staffordshire Regiment No. 2241, age 21.10 years, occupation Labourer, born Chase Town, Litchfield. 23/9/1892 transferred to MFP, 1/1/1901 Cpl. 1/8/1902 Sgt, 1/6/1906 C/Sgt, 7/12/19807 to discharge at the Curragh, Ireland, conduct exemplary. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Order 68 of 1901. Served Home 8/12/1886 to 19/10/1899, South Africa 20/10/1899 to 30/5/1900, Home 31/5/1900 to 7/12/1907 to discharge time expired. Struck by piece of shell, ring finger right hand, Ladysmith, South Africa, finger amputated. 26/12/1901 married Hannah Timmons, spinster, St John's Church, Harrington, Stafford. Arthur Preston. Same number as L/Cpl A H Northeast, MMP. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: QSA Medal Roll WO 100/234 Page: 202 Oct. 2, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith. Roll annotated: Col Chichester late Provost Marshal, Natal Army can certify to these clasps. |