Born 24/06/1905 at Kingston-on-the-Humber, England.  The son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Appleyard. The husband of Jeanne A. (nee Hubbell), residing with her parents at 427 King St., West, Chatham . Formerly the paymaster for the First Kent Regt.

In March of 1942, Major Appleyard was at Niagara-on-the Lake with the Kents when he was on a forty-eight hour leave 7/03/42. Reginald. He served as Paymaster Canadian Army in Canada before going overseas and then to the France, where he served with #1 C.A.R.U., 2^nd Heavy Anti – Aircraft Regt., 1^st Canadian Armoured Personnel Carriers, #10 Cdn. General Hospital and finally, at #12 Cash Office, Cdn. Staff – Paris. 

The CDN 15/05/44 reported that Captain Appleyard was on a weekend pass from the west coast. The CDN 3/07/1944 reported Captain Appleyard was serving overseas.

Reported promoted to the rank of Major in September of 1945 while serving with the Paymasters Corps in Germany.

Reginal was discharged 5/09/1946. Beside the usual medal he also received the Efficiency Decoration.

The CDN2/05/1968 reported that Reginald J. passed away at the age of 62 years.

CDN Contact:- Marilyn Jones (niece), 20 O’Neil St., Chatham, ON. N7M 3A3. 519-352-9401.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

CDN (21/10/39, 3/08/40, 18/09/45(P), IODE(P), C-K Museum, CFF-FD44, CCI-RH, IODE(P), NB, HT-RH44

Birthplace	Kingston-on-the-humber England
Religion	Anglican
Marital Status	Married
When Enlisted	July 25th, 1940
Next of Kin	Wife- Jeane A. Appleyard

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