Basic Details Surname Preston Forenames Edward Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Leicesters Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 8th Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lce. Cpl. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Leicestershire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 14 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action