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Bertram PRESTON

Regimental number7334
Place of birthMaryborough, Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationMotor driver
AddressGoondiwindi, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Height5' 11.75"
Weight145 lbs
Next of kinCousin, W Nolan, St George, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date5 December 1916
Place of enlistmentWarwick, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name15th Battalion, 24th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on 24 January 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll42nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 January 1919
Discharge date31 May 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, remained at duty, 9 August 1917.

Wounded in action (second occasion), 12 May 1918 (gun shot wound, left arm).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orsova', 15 January 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 31 May 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, PRESTON Bertram

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