| Service number | NX51455 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Acting Corporal |
| Unit | 8 Division Supply Column |
| Service | Australian Army |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Second World War, 1939-1947 |
| Date of Death | 04 February 1942 |
| Place of Death | New Britain, Pacific Islands |
| Cause of Death | Massacred |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Bita Paka War Cemetery, Bita Paka, Rabaul, East New Britain, Papua New Guinea |
| Source | AWM147 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, 2nd AIF (Australian Imperial Force) and CMF (Citizen Military Force) |
Roll of Honour John William Appleton
Location on the Roll of Honour
John William Appleton's name is located at panel 79 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
Roll of Honour circular
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