John Edward PREISS

   Another name for John was Johann Edward PREISS.

   Research Notes:

"PREISS—On September 3, died of wounds, John Edward, A.I.F., New Guinea, loved son of Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Preiss, of Mannum, loving brother of Doris, Linda, Daphne, Hazel, Betty and Godfrey. Aged 28 years."

The Advertiser (Adelaide), Thursday 8 October 1942

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Roll of Honour:
John Edward Preiss

Service Number: SX11514

Rank: Private

Unit: 2/10th Australian Infantry Battalion

Service: Australian Army

Conflict: Second World War, 1939-1945

Date of death: 04 September 1942

Place of death: Papua, New Guinea

Cause of death: Died of wounds

Source: AWM147 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, 2nd AIF (Australian Imperial Force) and CMF (Citizen Military Force)


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