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 NAME:                      Appleton, Josiah
 RANK:                      Rifleman
 UNIT:                      Rifle Brigade
 BATTALION ETC:             3rd Battalion
 REGIMENTAL NUMBER:         9311
 HOW DIED/DATE OF DEATH:    Died of wounds 4th January 1915
 WHERE BURIED/COMMEMORATED: Bailleul Communal Cemetery, Nord, France
 OTHER INFORMATION:         Born 1886 at West Meon. Joined Rifle Brigade 13th April 1902.
                            Transfered to reserve 12th November 1910. Re-engaged 27th April 1914.
                            Son of Josiah & Emma Appleton.
                            In 1911 family living at Bramdean, Alresford, Hampshire.
                            On soldiers papers address of parents is 4 Floud Cottages, West Meon, Petersfierld, Hants.
                            A later address is 15 Woodlands Farm, Bramdeam, Alfreford, Hampshire.
                            Born: East Meon. Enlisted: Winchester. Resided: West Meon, Hants.