Commemorated at Memorial Name Lower Mid Clarence First World War Roll of Honor Given name W E Family name Preece Gender Male Service number 1980 Conflicts First World War, 1914–18 Campaign Ypres Salient 1917 Fate Killed in action (KIA) Fate date 21 October 1917 Additional information Last held rank Private Unit at embarkation 53rd Battalion Service Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Do you know more about this war Veteran? Click here to learn how you can contribute