Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant

Unit:

Company D, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Parachute Regimental Combat Team, XI Corps, Eighth Army, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

March 12th, 1945

"For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy at Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 24 February 1945. As Lieutenant Preston's platoon was proceeding along the beach at Cape Corregidor, Philippine Islands, the enemy launched a grenade attack on the column's flank, seriously wounding one of his men. This grenade explosion dislodged Lieutenant Preston from his position next to the man and though stunned by the explosion, he rushed to the side of the injured man and engaged the enemy with his pistol. By thus drawing the attention of the enemy, his platoon organized a successful attack on the enemy. Lieutenant Preston's courage; quick thinking and coolness under fire aided the reorganization of his platoon which resulted in destruction of the enemy and undoubtedly prevented further casualties. His action speaks for the high ideals of soldierly performance of duty. Home address: Mrs. Betty Ann Preston (wife), 3927 So. Benton Street, Kansas City, Missouri."

Headquarters, XI Corps General Orders No. 13