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We remember John Appleby
We remember John Appleby
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1916
dates
Age 28
Source:5511708
2nd September 1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
2306
Yorkshire Hussars
Source:649250
service
British Army
Private
2306
Yorkshire Hussars
Source:649250
service
British Army
Private
2306
Corps of Hussars
Source:649250
1916
death
War Related Sickness
John (Jack) Appleby died at home, Bleak House Farm, Scalby from phthisis pulmonalis (TB). His WW1 Pension Records show he was infected as a result of his active service.
Scalby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:5511708
2nd September 1916
burial
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:649250
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Appleby |
| Source | 649250 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2306 | Yorkshire Hussars | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 2306 | Yorkshire Hussars | Private | ||
| British Army | 2306 | Corps of Hussars | Private |
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Private John (Jack) Appleby's HeadstoneJack Appleby was buried with full military honours in Manor Road Cemetery, Scarborough. His funeral is described in the Scarborough Mercury of 8 September 1916.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private John (Jack) Appleby's Headstone | Lesley20358 |
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