Basic Details Surname Appleton Forenames P. D. Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) R.N. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Ord. Sigman. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Ordinary Signalman Death and Burial details Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action