Frederick George Topham | |
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Born | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | 10 August 1917
Died | 31 May 1974 Toronto, Ontario, Canada | (aged 56)
Buried | Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Etobicoke, Canada |
Allegiance | Canada |
Service | Canadian Army |
Years of service | 1942–1945 |
Rank | Corporal |
Unit | 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion |
Battles / wars | Second World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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.