b. 06/08/1876 Berkeley, New Jersey. d. 08/12/1928 Norwalk Harbour, Norwalk, Connecticut.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 21/07 – 17/08/1900 Peking, China.
Preston was born August 6, 1876, in Berkeley Township, New Jersey and enlisted into the Marine Corps from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania June 29, 1899. After entering the Marine Corps he was sent to fight in the Chinese Boxer Rebellion. He received the Medal for his actions in Peking, China from July 21 – August 17, 1900 and it was presented to him July 19, 1901.
MOH CITATION:
In the presence of the enemy during the action at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. Throughout this period, Preston distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
BURIAL LOCATION: IN MEMORY OF MARKER IN RIVERSIDE CEMETERY, NORWALK, CONNECTICUT.
SECTION 12, GRAVE 700.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
