Mexborough and Swinton Times May 18, 1918

Pte. Arthur Preston
York and Lancaster

Private Preston, 2, Tyas-place, Mexboro’, who has reported last week has been missing since May 3, and is now officially reported presumed killed on or about that date.

From C.W.G.C.:

Private
PRESTON, ARTHUR
Service Number 240913
Died 03/05/1917
Aged 34

2nd/5th Bn.
York and Lancaster Regiment

Son of Joe and Betsy Preston, of 3, Cross Church St., Mexborough; husband of Ellen Preston, of 17, Cromwell Rd., Mexborough, Rotherham.

ARRAS MEMORIAL Bay 8.