Looking for any details on 5911 Pte A Topham Lancashire Fusiliers. Someone has a set of the three usual medals (1914-15 Star, War Medal & Victory medal) but no other details other than the inscription on the Star. I am now, apparently, the military history expert at Wigan Armed Forces HQ and so I have been asked to help. I have searched for his service record and medal card and checked with CWGC but he doesn't appear anywhere. As WW1 is not my area of study I am at a loss as to where else to look. Can any one here add any information on this man at all. Thanks Derek
MIC here Medal card of Topham, Andrew Corps: Lancashire Fusiliers Regiment No: 5911 ... | The National Archives Medal card of Topham, Andrew Lancashire Fusiliers 5911 Private Royal Lancaster Regiment 30019 Private
Service records online First name(s) Andrew Last name Topham Birth year 1894 Birth town Warrington Birth county Lancashire Birth country England Age 20 Year 1914 Service number 5911 Regiment Lancashire Fusiliers Series WO 363 Series description Wo 363 - First World War Service Records 'Burnt Documents' Archive The National Archives Record set British Army Service Records Category Military, armed forces & conflict Subcategory First World War Collections from Great Britain, UK None Also Award Rolls etc
Have you looked at the rim on the other 2 medals? It should also record those details. The Medal Index Card also shows he was entitled to a Silver War Badge, and there should be a medal roll for that too. Have a read through this guide - Soldiers - The Long, Long Trail There will be bits on how to understand all the documents that have been found and it is a good source if other people ask. regards Robert
