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Surname: TOPHAM
Forename(s): Squire
Place of Birth: Eastburn, Yorkshire
Service No: 12488
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)
Battalion / Unit: 'A' Coy 10th (Service) Battalion
Division: 23rd Division
Age: 26
Date of Death: 1918-10-27
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Plot 1. Row A. Grave 11.
CWGC Cemetery: TEZZE BRITISH CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: STEETON-WITH-EASTBURN, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Squire Topham was the son of Edward and Jane Elizabeth Topham, née Currer. Both parents were born at Bradley near Skipton, Yorkshire.
1901 Eastburn, Yorkshire Census: 27, Lyon Road - Squire Topham, aged 8 years, born Eastburn, son of Edward and Jane Topham.
1911 Eastburn, Yorkshire Census: 27, Lyon Road - Squire Topham, aged 18 years, born Eastburn, son of Edward Topham, widower.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Squire Topham, 12488, W. Rid. R. Theatre of War first served in: (2B) Balkans. Date of entry therein: 12.7.15. K. in A. 27.10.18.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Squire Topham, 12488, 8 W. Rid. R.; 10 W. Rid. R. K. in A. 27.10.18.
Squire served with the 8th (Service) Bn Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) at Gallipoli.
Data Source: Local War Memorial
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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---
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Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 23rd Division
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27 December 1918
Eastburn Soldier Killed
Official information has reached the village that Pte. Squire Topham, of the Duke of Wellington’s, third son of Mr. and Mrs. Topham, of Bradley, until recently of the Lyon, Eastburn, had been killed in action in Italy on October 28th. The deceased who was 25 years of age, was very well known and especially in the district. He joined the colours during the first month of the war, Aug. 27, 1914. He went through the Gallipoli campaign where he suffered many hardships. He also served in France and lost his life during the last fortnight of the war in Italy. His last letter home contained the statement which every one who knew him hoped might be correct “I think I shall be alright now.” The deceased has been twice wounded. He was in hospital in Scotland with dysentery and had had many narrow escapes. He was home on furlough last June. Before joining the colours he was employed at the Eastburn Foundry by Mr. Lund, as moulder, and was highly respected by his employer and fellow employees. His younger brother is also serving in the army.
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