Anglo Boer War

Surname

Forename

Rank

Notes

Unit

Preston

J T

2nd Volunteer Battalion
Source: QSA and KSA medal rolls

Manchester Regiment

Preston

Jacobus Johannes

Prisoner number: 11586
Captured: Lindley 12 Aug 1900
Sent to: Unknown
Age: 31
Address: Lindley Town
Source: Anglo Boer War Museum 2016

Boer Forces

Preston

Jenico Edward

Captain

PRESTON, JENICO EDWARD, Captain, was born at St Servan, France, 30 November 1855, eldest son of Honourable Charles Preston, of County Meath, and of A M North, of County Galway. He was educated at Beaumont College, and joined the 51st Foot, as Sub-Lieutenant, 21 September 1874. He took part in the Jowaki Expedition in 1877 (India Medal with clasp); and in the Afghan War, 1880, with the Khyber Line Force (Medal). On 20 September 1880, he was transferred as Lieutenant to the Madras Staff Corps, and served in the 41st Bengal Infantry, the 36th and the 13th Madras Infantry. He became Captain 21 September 1885. Captain Preston served in the Burma War, 1885-89, when he was severely wounded in a night attack by Shans on Lamaing Post, near Mandalay, lately occupied by two companies of the 12th Madras Infantry. He was twice mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 22 June 1886, and 2 September 1887], received the Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 26 November 1886]: "Jenico Edward Preston, Captain, Madras Staff Corps. For services in Burma". From 1891 to 1898 he commanded the 3rd Burma Infantry. He became Lieutenant Colonel 21 September 1900; was created a CB in 1909; and placed on the Unemployed Supernumerary List 30 November 1916.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book)

Madras Staff Corps

Preston

Jno Alex Stanley

25344

Corporal

Joined 29 Dec 00
Source: Nominal roll in WO127

Cape Medical Staff Corps

Preston

John

14963

Private

Source: QSA Medal Rolls