Basic Details Surname Appleton Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename James War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He worked as a decorator, enlisted in 1939 and died as a POW of Dysentery. He is also commemorated on IWM 2625. Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) L Cpl Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Burma (Myanmar) Country of burial Burma (Myanmar) Town of burial Rangoon Cemetery War Cemetery Year of death 1942 Month of death October Day of death 11 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial Manner of death reference Died of Disease