Samuel W. Preston
Samuel W. Preston | |
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Samuel W. Preston, c. 1861-62 | |
| Born | April 6, 1842 London, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | January 15, 1865 (aged 24) Fort Fisher, North Carolina, US |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1858–1865 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
Samuel William Preston (6 April 1842 – 15 January 1865) was an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War. He was killed in action during the Second Battle of Fort Fisher.