Private William A Preen

24 Sep 1944

Private William Albert Preen, son of William J and Ada Preen, of Clayton, Manchester, served with 1st Parachute Battalion. He took part in the Battle of Arnhem, during Op Market Garden.

He died on 24 September 1944, aged 20 years old. He is now buried at Oosterbeek War Cemetery, Arnhem.

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William A Preen

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