James Appleby (1899 - 1985)

Born 11 Jun 1899 in London, England

Died 7 Jul 1985 at age 86 in United Kingdom

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BSA Police Crest

Biography

Birth & Upbringing: Born 1899. He is the son of William Appleby and Helen Bartlett and was raised in Stains then Twickenham.
Military Service: He joined the Essex Regiment in 1917, but later transferred to the Royal Flying Corps and trained as a pilot. He saw First World War action in France during which he sustained injuries from a plane crash.
Migration: Appleby migrated to Southern Rhodesia in January 1936 aboard the Union Castle Steamship, Comrie Castle^[1] to join the BSA Police
Occupation: He joined the BSA Police in October 1919; Reg. No. 2123 and was posted to the districts. He was commissioned in September 1924 and served in most districts. He was an excellent shottist and sportsman. He saw further active service in the Second World War and had been instrumental in re-organising police forces in occupied territories under the British Military Administration. He returned to the BSA Police in June 1944 and was appointed Deputy Commissioner in September 1948 and serving as such until June 1954 retiring with the rank of Brigadier. ^[2]
Honours and Awards: Awarded KPM 1953; CBE 1954.
Known Residences: Edenholm, Charlton Road, Shepperton, Staines, Middlesex & Surrey; ^[3] 36 South Western Road, St Margarets, Twickenham, Middlesex; ^[4]
Demise: James Appleby died in South Africa 7 July 1985. ^[5]. He was 86 years of age.

Research Notes

• Some birth date estimates are based on ages given at death.
• This profile is Work in Progress Field-4274 10:48, 2 May 2019 (UTC)

Sources

1. ↑ "Passenger Lists Leaving UK" database with images. findmypast.com Armadale Castle Departure Southampton destine to Capetown 26 September 1919 citing Union Castle Line Steamship CC
2. ↑ Andrew Field: BSA Police Commissioners BSAP Website
3. ↑ "1901 England and Wales census." database with images. findmypast.com Folio/Vol/Page: RG13/1172/104/27 citing The National Archives of the UK, Kew
4. ↑ "1911 England and Wales census." database with images. findmypast.com Folio/Vol/Page: RG14/341/6847 citing The National Archives of the UK, Kew
5. ↑ Outpost Magazine: Journal of the BSA Police