William Throup TOPHAM

Main CPGW Record

Surname: TOPHAM

Forename(s): William Throup

Place of Birth: Addingham, Yorkshire

Service No: 44463

Rank: Driver

Regiment / Corps / Service: Royal Engineers

Battalion / Unit: 9th Division Signals H.Q.

Division: 9th (Scottish) Division

Age: ---

Date of Death: 1917-04-23

Awards: ---

CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: III. D. 3.

CWGC Cemetery: DUISANS BRITISH CEMETERY, ETRUN

CWGC Memorial: ---

Non-CWGC Burial: ---

Local War Memorial: ADDINGHAM, YORKSHIRE

Local War Memorial: ILKLEY, YORKSHIRE

Additional Information:

William Throup Topham (born 24 September 1885) was the son of Alfred and Grace Topham, née Stanney. Alfred was born at Farnhill and Grace at Esholt, Yorkshire. William was the cousin of Private Harry Bellerby (103569) (q.v.).

1891 Addingham, Yorkshire Census: Main Street - William Topham, aged 5 years, born Addingham, son of Alfred and Grace Topham.

1901 Ilkley, Yorkshire Census: 3, Wilmot Road - William Topham, aged 15 years, born Addingham, Yorkshire, son of Alfred and Grace Topham.

1911 Ilkley, Yorkshire Census: 1, Bridge Lane - William Topham, aged 22 [sic] years, born Addingham, Yorkshire, son of Alfred and Grace Topham.

British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Dvr William T. Topham, 44463, R.E. Theatre of War: (1) France. Qualifying date [for 1914-15 Star]: 12.5.15. D. of W.

British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Dvr William T. Topham, 44463, Royal Engineers.

Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Driver William Throup Topham, 44463, C.R.E., H.Q. 9th Div., R.E. Date and Place of Death: 23.4.17. 19 C. C. Stn. France. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Mother and Sole Legatee - Grace. £23 4s. 10d.

UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for William. Regimental Number: 4463 [sic] Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mrs Grace Topham. Relationship: Mother. Address: Ivy Cottage, 6, Church Street, Ilkley, Yorks.

Data Source: Local War Memorial

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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---

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