Oscar Cyril PRESTON

Regimental number2463
Place of birthNewcastle New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationClerk
Addressc/o Mrs Harrison, "Kenrose", Steel Street, Hamilton, Newcastle, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinWife, Mrs E A Preston, c/o Mrs Harrison, 'Kenrose', Steel Street, Hamilton, Newcastle, New South Wales
Enlistment date24 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll18 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name19th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/36/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 5 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 22 July 1919