Background
PRESTON, Lieutenant - Jenico Edward was born on November 30, 1855 in Saint Servan, France. Son of late Honourable Charles Preston, 5th son of 12th Viscount Gormanston, and Alicia Margaretta, daughter of late William North of Northbrook, Company Galway.
Education
Studied at Beaumont College, Windsor.
Career
Joined 51st K.O.L.I. 1874. Indian Staff Corps, 1880. Served in 41st Bengal Information., 36th Madras Information., 13th Madras Information., and commanded the 3rd Burma Information.
1891-1898.
Served Jowaki Expedition, 1877. Afghan War, 1879-1880. Burmah, 1885-1892; severely wounded.
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1886. Indian Stall" Corps.
Membership
Club: East India United Service.