Son of the late William Preston and of Ann Lowe (formerly Preston) and stepson of James Lowe, of Bolton, Lancashire; brother of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Robson, of 22, Cotton Street, Halliwell, Bolton, Lancashire.
Preston, John –
Personal details
- Surname: Preston
- Forename: John
- Date of birth: March 29th, 1897
- Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 18
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: June 6th, 1915
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 1st/7th (Salford) (Territorial) Battalion.
- Service number: 2561
- Regiment: Lancashire Fusiliers
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Bury, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- Bolton (Queen's Park) Gallipoli Memorial
- Bolton (Victoria Square) War Memorial and Bolton County Borough Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Book (Hall of Remembrance)
- Bolton Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Printed Book (Library / History Centre)
- CWGC Memorial: Helles Memorial, Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey
- CWGC reference: Panel 58 to 72 or 218 to 219.