| Surname: | Preece |
| Initials: | E |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/6932 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 23/7/1915 to 3/10/1915 and 25/2/1916 to 7/7/1916. 14/12/18 Discharged surplus to military requirements having suffered impairment since entry into the service. 3/9/14 enlisted in the Shropshire light Infantry, No. 13835, age 24.4 years, occupation Coal Miner, born Aston Munslow, Shropshire. 11/11/16 married Mary Ann Sinns at the Registry Office Merthyr. Served Home 3/9/14 to 22/7/15, BEF 23/7/15 to 3/6/16, Home 4/6/16 to 6/7/17, BEF 4/7/17 to 13/12/17, Home 14/12/17 to 4/7/18. Received Gun Shot Wound to thigh. 23/2/17 transferred to MFP. Info from Pension Index Card:- 5/MP/2631. Preece, Ernest, MFP, P/6932, L/Cpl, 10/10/18 to discharge, born 1894, single, 13 Upper Sidvefa Terrace, Crumlin, Mons, 11/10/18 pension for Shell Shock & Neurasthenia, cancelled and carried to MVP1712. Also:- Preece, Ernest, P/6932, KSLI, 10/10/18 to discharge, DEAD 14/5/25, 20669/OS/M, 6 Oakland Terrace Crumlin, Stamp: Ad 6/11/18 at 8/3 from 11/10/18 to 15/4/19, Chelsea No. VV;.501712, received 7/11/18. Ernest Preece. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/120 Jan. 23, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B87141. Enlisted 1/9/1914, discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvia) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 26years 10months. Served abroad. |