Collingham & Linton in World War Two

This site commemorates the men and women of Collingham and Linton who served during World War 2.

Appleyard, John Geoffrey

(1916-1943)

World War 2 medal rolls are not available. The medal ribbons shown above are those we believe would have been awarded.

Rank and Unit at End of World War Two

Rank Major

Service Number 86639

Service Army

Battalion

Regiment Royal Army Service Corps and SAS

Killed in Action: 13th July 1943

Commemorated at: Casino Memorial

Connection with Collingham, Linton or Micklethwaite and reason for inclusion on this web site

Lived in Collingham or Linton immediately prewar or during the war
(Usually taken from 1938 electoral roll or 1939 National Registration roll)
Listed on an illustrated list of Linton Parishoners who served
Named on village war memorials

Address in 1939 or 1945/46: The Manor, Linton
(taken from either the 1939 National Registration or the 1945 and/or 1946 service electoral rolls)

Biography

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