Basic Details Surname Preston Forenames William 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) Princess Irene Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Princess Irene Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1915 Month of death May Day of death 27 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action