Geoffrey Appleyard
John Geoffrey Appleyard | |
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Captain Geoffrey Appleyard | |
| Nickname(s) | "Apple" |
| Born | 20 December 1916 Bramley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 13 July 1943 (aged 26) Near Sicily, Italy |
| Commemorated at | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1939–1943 |
| Rank | Major |
| Service number | 86639 |
| Unit | No. 7 Commando No. 62 Commando 2nd Special Air Service |
| Commands | Small Scale Raiding Force |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order Military Cross & Bar |
John Geoffrey Appleyard, DSO, MC & Bar (20 December 1916 – 13 July 1943) was a British Army officer, who served in the Commandos and Special Air Service during the Second World War.