DOB/DOD: August 6, 1878 (Berkeley, NJ) – December 8, 1928 (Norwalk, CT); 50 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Edith L. Pennoyer Preston (1885-1958) on April 29, 1906, in Westport, ConnecticutCHILDREN: Two sons, Harry F. (1909-1994) and Irving W. (1912-1965).ENLISTMENT: June 29, 1899, and assigned to League Island, Pennsylvania. FAMILY: Born to Joseph H. (1838-1918) andContinue reading “PRIVATE HERBERT IRVING PRESTON; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
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