Basic Details Surname Preston Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 2654 Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 1st Battalion London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 15 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action