Preston William Pte 4462220

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Name Preston William
Army number 4462220
Rank Private.
Decorations
Date of birth 15/1/1914
Age 0
Unit Enlisted in The Durham Light Infantry - 12/6/1940, and posted to the 11th Battalion DLI. Served Iceland. Transferred to the Pioneer Corps 10/7/43, Docs to Bournemouth 29/7/1943. Posted No 6 Centre. Granted Class A Release 29/1/1946.
Company/Battery
Platoon or other sub-unit
Task or role
Joined Brigade 12/6/1940
Promotions Sergeant - featured in the Sgt's Mess photo of April 1944 which questions the timing of his transfer to the Pioneer Corps.
Wounded
Prisoner of War
Died/Killed in action
Home address
Source table 11DLI