Ged Preston

George Platt, 14th April 2024

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Ged Preston

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We have received the following from HHQ:
MR G T M PRESTON
14TH/20TH KING’S HUSSARS 1967 - 1972
We regret to inform you of the death of Gerard "Nicholas" Preston on Wednesday 16th August, aged 73.

A funeral service was held on Wednesday 30th August, at Rochdale Crematorium.
Ged came from Rossendale

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RIP Ged

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RIP, Ged.
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Post by Bill Bentley »

Sorry to hear of Ged's passing, l remember the name well, though l have no specific recollections of great adventures with him.
Having also lived in Rawtenstall, Rossendale, perhaps we got together there ... during the fog of time.
RiP Ged, you are remembered.
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