BERNARD+TOPHAM

Topham, Bernard Matthew, Private, 234887, 8th Battalion, Canadian Infantry Killed in action 10th November 1917 Aged 25 Son of Walter and Maria Topham, of Asquith, Saskatchewan. Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial

Attested at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 2nd May 1916 Place of residence: Asquith, Saskatchewan Place of birth: Ripley, Derbyshire, England Next of kin: Walter Topham (father) Address of next of kin: Asquith, Saskatchewan Date of birth: 9th October 1892 Trade or calling: Chauffeur Married: No Willing to be vaccinated: Yes Belong to the Active Militia: No Ever served in any military force: No

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Medical examination at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 2nd May 1916

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Apparent age: 23 years 6 months <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Height: 5 feet 6.5 inches <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Chest measurement: <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Girth when fully expanded: 34 inches <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Range of expansion: 4 inches <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Complexion: Fair <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Eyes: Grey <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Hair: Brown <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Religious denomination: Church of England