John,
Here is a list of all Thompson men in the 2nd Georgia Infantry from The Soldiers and Sailors System.
I don't find Appleton P. Thompson.
Thompson, A.J. A Private Private
Thompson, Allen B Private Private
Thompson, Daniel P. B Private Private
Thompson, E. Private Private
Thompson, F.M. H Private Private
Thompson, Walter A. D Second Lieutenant Captain
Thompson, William L Private Private
Thompson, William A. B Private Private
Thanks,
Gary D. Bray