Basic Details Surname Waldrep, Jr. Forenames Preston W Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) United States Army Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) 458th Bomb Group Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 753 Bomb Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Army Air Force Unit (Primary - Our reference) 458th Bomb Group Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Germany Town of death Oldenburg Country of burial Not stated on the memorial Town of burial Not stated on memorial Cemetery Not stated on memorial Year of death 1944 Month of death April Day of death 18 Manner of death as stated Shot down near Oldenburg Germany Manner of death reference Killed in Action