Appleton Thomas A/CQMS 45584

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Surname: Appleton;

Forename(s): Thomas;

Initials: T;

Number: 45584;

Rank: A/CQMS;

Born in: Thirsk;

Enlistment Date: 11-Dec-1915;

Resided in: Newmarket;

Previous Number: G/28953;

Previous Battalion: 6 of;

Previous Regiment: Middx Regt;

Date of transfer to MGC: 27-Jul-1916;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 95 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 95 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (2): 5 Bn;

Date abroad: 24-Sep-1916;

Theatre of War: 1;

Discharge Date: 11-Sep-1919;

Awarded: DCM;

Gallantry Notes: DCM: 45584 L./Cpl. T. Appleton, M.G.C. (Newmarket) (LG 3 Sept. 1918).
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of two guns after his sergeant had been wounded, and by his excellent control of fire, he broke up several hostile attacks. After being wounded he refused to leave his post until the situation was cleared up.;

Other Data: b 1894
MH106 - 14FA, Apr 1918 - gsw left shoulder
MH106 - 14FA June-Aug 1918 - ICT, aged 25
WO363 (FMP)
War Office Casualty List 11/6/1918
Cranworth, High St, Newmarket;

Other Notes: DCM: LG 3/9/1918;

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