Birth : 6 Apr 1896 Saint Albans, Hawkesbury City, New South Wales, Australia
Death : 27 Jul 1969 Port Macquarie, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, New South Wales, Australia
Burial : Ulmarra General Cemetery, Ulmarra, Clarence Valley Council, Australia
Coordinate : -29.6521510, 153.0688990
Description : Harold wrote a diary of his experiences in WW1 which is now at the Australian War Memorial at Canberra. The diary shows a witty and artistic man, and has been used many times in Peter FiszSimons book 'Fromelles and Posieres'
While Harold's headstone shows his parents as George Preston Memorial 50085764 and Mary Sternbeck Memorial 50085766 this was incorrect They are his grandparents . Harold was registered at BDM with his mothers name, and no father. When Harold was baptised at Macdonald River on 17 May 1896 the Minister noted his father Alfred Bowman ... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Harold Preston's memorial?

    Harold Preston's memorial is located at: Ulmarra General Cemetery, Ulmarra, Clarence Valley Council, Australia.

  • When did Harold Preston death?

    Harold Preston death on 27 Jul 1969 in Port Macquarie, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, New South Wales, Australia

  • Where are the coordinates of the Harold Preston's memorial?

    Latitude: -29.6521510
    Longitude: 153.0688990

Family Members:

Parent

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Alfred Bowman

(unknow - 1901)

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Hannah Preston Chard

(1879 - 1965)

Spouse

Siblings

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Edward George Bowman

(1880 - 1970)

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Johanna Bowman Newman

(1882 - 1971)

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James “Jim” Bowman

(1884 - 1970)

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Ray Chard

(1910 - 1991)

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Una Chard

(1912 - 1985)

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Earl Chard

(1915 - 1931)

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Albert Chard

(1917 - 1958)

Children

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Nola Lynette Preston

(1928 - 1933)

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Alan James Preston

(1930 - 1950)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Ulmarra General Cemetery
Ulmarra, Clarence Valley Council, Australia
Coordinate: -29.6521510, 153.0688990

2. Grafton General Cemetery
Grafton, Clarence Valley Council, Australia
Coordinate: -29.6774440, 152.9488920

3. St. Matthews Church Columbarium
South Grafton, Clarence Valley Council, Australia
Coordinate: -29.7181690, 152.9350340

4. South Grafton General Cemetery
South Grafton, Clarence Valley Council, Australia
Coordinate: -29.7169130, 152.9341400

5. Clarence Lawn Cemetery
South Grafton, Clarence Valley Council, Australia
Coordinate: -29.7673420, 152.9293470

6. Lawrence Cemetery
Lawrence, Clarence Valley Council, Australia
Coordinate: -29.4825760, 153.0937960

7. Mylneford-Eatonsville Cemetery
Eatonsville, Clarence Valley Council, Australia
Coordinate: -29.6330180, 152.8391270

8. Maclean Cemetery
Maclean, Clarence Valley Council, Australia
Coordinate: -29.4651010, 153.2022450

9. Maclean Lawn Cemetery
Maclean, Clarence Valley Council, Australia
Coordinate: -29.4704800, 153.2247700

10. Ramornie Cemetery
Ramornie Works, Clarence Valley Council, Australia
Coordinate: -29.6465110, 152.8021110

11. Coutts Crossing Cemetery
Coutts Crossing, Clarence Valley Council, Australia
Coordinate: -29.8312440, 152.8871770

12. Copmanhurst Cemetery
Copmanhurst, Clarence Valley Council, Australia
Coordinate: -29.5833850, 152.7780100

13. Iluka Columbarium
Iluka, Clarence Valley Council, Australia
Coordinate: -29.3956380, 153.3505230

14. Corindi Cemetery
Corindi, Coffs Harbour City, Australia
Coordinate: -30.0299590, 153.1761930

15. Glenreagh Cemetery
Glenreagh, Clarence Valley Council, Australia
Coordinate: -30.0686470, 152.9795610

16. Nymboida Cemetery
Nymboida, Clarence Valley Council, Australia
Coordinate: -29.9700150, 152.7278440

17. Woolgoolga Monumental & Lawn Cemetery
Woolgoolga, Coffs Harbour City, Australia
Coordinate: -30.1006600, 153.1946500

18. Bucca Cemetery
Bucca, Coffs Harbour City, Australia
Coordinate: -30.1563310, 153.0905443

19. Dalmorton
Dalmorton, Clarence Valley Council, Australia
Coordinate: -29.8691360, 152.4879590

20. Coramba Cemetery
Coramba, Coffs Harbour City, Australia
Coordinate: -30.2166670, 153.0166670

21. Baryulgil Cemetery
Baryulgil, Clarence Valley Council, Australia
Coordinate: -29.2172220, 152.6102310

22. Wyan District Cemetery
Wyan, Richmond Valley Council, Australia
Coordinate: -29.0750000, 152.8833000

23. Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery
Karangi, Coffs Harbour City, Australia
Coordinate: -30.2547550, 153.0513360

24. Woodburn Cemetery
Woodburn, Richmond Valley Council, Australia
Coordinate: -29.0803680, 153.3354670