Frederick George Topham

Frederick George Topham, VC (10 August 1917 – 31 May 1974) was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Frederick George Topham
Born(1917-08-10)10 August 1917
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died31 May 1974(1974-05-31) (aged 56)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Buried
Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Etobicoke, Canada
AllegianceCanada
Service/branchCanadian Army
Years of service1942–1945
RankCorporal
Unit1st Canadian Parachute Battalion
Battles/warsSecond World War
  • Operation Varsity
AwardsVictoria Cross
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