George B. Preston of Dover was killed in action at Toul-Bourcq, France on April 20, 1918. When he was returned to Dover he was buried with military honors at Highland Cemetery. The Dover American Legion, founded in 1919, was named the George B. Preston Post in his honor.
The funeral procession formed in front of the Sanger School
on Springdale Avenue before proceeding to the cemetery.
Members of the Honor Guard included Edward Poole and
Richard Breagy at the rear of the caisson and
Harold MacKenzie on the lead horse.
Alger E. Eaton directed the interment ceremony at Highland Cemetery.
Photographs courtesy of Janet MacKenzie