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James H. Appleton Jr. (1915 in Texas – Killed in action 5 May 1943 in Tunisia) was a American Corporal in the United States Army during World War II. He also was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in circumstances which do not justify the award of the Medal of Honor.

Awards

 * Distinguished Service Cross in 1943 (posthumously) as Corporal in the 16th Armored Engineer Battalion, 1st Armored Division
 * Purple Heart
 * American Campaign Medal
 * World War II Victory Medal