Preston Wayte
Quarter Master - Marines

Preston served in the Marine Corps for 7 years and was discharged in 1974 as a Staff Sargent.  He served in Vietnam with 2nd Battalion 5th Marine Regiment 1st Marine Division at An Hoa combat base in 1968 and 1969 as a Cryptographic Technician for communications equipment.  Upon returning from Viet Nam, Preston was stationed at 8th & I performing ceremonial duties in Washington DC.  Upon his re-enlistment in 1971, he attended Computer Science School at Quantico Virginia worked as a computer programmer at MCRD San Diego and in Okinawa prior to his discharge.
 
Preston and his wife, Cherel moved to Bandon OR in 2019 and joined VFW Post 3440.  He assisted Quartermaster Joe Addair prior to being elected to this position in June 2020.  
 
You can reach Quartermaster Preston Wayte
at 530-949-0749 or qm@vfw3440.org