| Regimental number | 23/883 |
| Address | National Hotel, Cambridge |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Prebble, Goldsmith Road, Napier |
| Rank on embarkation | Lance Corporal |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, C Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Mauganui on |
| Final rank | Company Sergeant Major |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 24 |
| Place of burial | Longuenesse Souvenir Cemetery (Plot IV, Row E, Grave No 80), St Omer, Pas de Calais, France |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For great gallantry and devotion to duty. Sgt Prebble commanded a platoon throughout the operation round Messines on the 7th June 1917. He displayed
clearness of decision, quickness of action, and excellent control. He led his platoon courageously and well during the advance and rendered valuable service throughout the consolidation of the new line.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: C Company/1st NZRB |