| Regimental number | 22175 |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Next of kin | Brother, S J Preston, Hokitika |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 7th Reinforcements to 3rd Battalion, G Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 62 Mokoia on |
| Final rank | Rifleman |
| Final unit | 4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 31 |
| Place of burial | Estaires Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot III, Row J, Grave No 11), France |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 35 |