James Robert APPLETON

APPLETON, James Robert

Service Number: 488
Enlisted: 9 July 1915, Brisbane, Qld.
Last Rank: Private
Last Unit: 31st Infantry Battalion
Born: Charleville, Queensland, Australia, 12 September 1895
Home Town: Charleville, Murweh, Queensland
Schooling: Not yet discovered
Occupation: Engine Cleaner
Died: Brisbane, Qld., 13 September 1944, aged 49 years, cause of death not yet discovered
Cemetery: Lutwyche Cemetery, Brisbane, Qld
Memorials: Annerley Stephens Shire Council Residents Honour Board 1, Charleville War Memorial, Queensland Railways Toowoomba Employees Roll of Honour
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World War 1 Service

9 Jul 1915: Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 488, 31st Infantry Battalion, Brisbane, Qld.
9 Nov 1915: Involvement Private, 488, 31st Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '16' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Wandilla embarkation_ship_number: A62 public_note: ''
9 Nov 1915: Embarked Private, 488, 31st Infantry Battalion, HMAT Wandilla, Melbourne

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Biography contributed by Faithe Jones

Son of Robert Johnson Bolt Russel and Mary Alice APPLETON
Of Charleville, Qld.

APPLETON. —In loving memory of our dear Father, James Robert Appleton, who passed away in Brisbane, 13th September, 1944. A cheerful smile, a heart of gold, The dearest Father this world could hold. A beautiful life, full of kindly deeds, A helpful hand to all in need. Always sincere in heart and mind, What a beautiful memory to leave behind.
Inserted by his loving Daughter and Son, Edna and Arthur.

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