Life story: David Ebenezer Topley | Lives of the First World War

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1893

birth Stockwell, London United Kingdom Source:4475695 12th July 1893

1924

marriage Honorine Marie Sylvie Bridault Source:4475695 10th May 1924

service British Army Private 6264 London Regiment Source:4475695

service British Army Private 90448 Labour Corps Source:4475695

service British Army 6264 Source:8448395

1974

death Not War Related . Tankerton, Kent United Kingdom Source:4475695 28th March 1974

Details

Names

Type	Name
First Names	David Ebenezer
Initials	DE
Last Name	Topley
Source	4475695
First Names	David E
Initials	DE
Last Name	Topley
Source	4475695

Gender

Gender	Source
Male

Contribution

Military Service

Service	Number	Unit	Rank
British Army	6264	London Regiment	Private
British Army	90448	Labour Corps	Private
British Army	6264

Family

Parents

Name	Relationship	Dates	Source
Eliza Ann Topley	mother
David Daniel Topley	father

Spouse

Name	Relationship	Dates	Source
Honorine Marie Sylvie Bridault	wife	10th May 1924

Media

Private David Ebenezer Topley (1893-1974)

In uniform as a Private in the 4th Battalion of the 1/4 London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers). 1916

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David E Topley: rejected enlistment paper

Attestation paper rejected by army medical staff 02/06/1915

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David E. Topley Attested enlistment form

Attestation paper showing that David E. Topley was attested as fit for service 14/2/1916, despite being turned down a year earlier.

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David E. Topley at Eastwood, Notts November 1916

David is seated on the far right with nurses and patients. Note bandaged finger.

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Postcard of Leuze Station, Belgium c. 1917

Postcard kept by David E. Topley of a station where the Labour Corps laid new railway tracks .

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David E Topley (right). British POW camp nr. Ypres

Photo shows David E. Topley (right) at British POW camp 366 (1919) where he performed clerical and guard duties.

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David Topley (left) in British POW camp

David E Topley (seated left) relaxing with fellow soldiers at British POW camp 366 nr Ypres 1919

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David Ebenezer Topley in Army Uniform 2016

Studio photo of David E Topley in uniform, probably prior to embarking for France, 1916.

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David E. Topley National Registration Card

National Registration card issued to David E Topley 1916

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David E. Topley (L.) taken in France 1916

Photo of David E Topley(left) and fellow soldier taken in France, probably 1916. Note state of uniform and boots!

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David E Topley (Left) in British POW camp 366 1919

Photo of David E. Topley and fellow soldiers in British POW camp 366 near Ypres, 1919 where the Labour Corps was on guard and clerical duties.

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British POW camp Nr Ypres: German prisoners 1919

German POW's in Labour Corps British {risoner of War camp 366 near Ypres, where David E Topley was on Guard and clerical duty. 1919

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British Guards at POW camp 366 nr Ypres 1919

Guards at British POW camp 366 nr Ypres where David E Topley was on guard and clerical duty in the Labour Corps. 1919

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David E. Topley: Army Pass

Pass issued to David E. Topley whilst serving in 366 Prisoners of War Company at Ypres in 1919 to "proceed to Ostend" from 16.00h 20/07/1919 to 22.30h 21/07.1919.

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David Ebenezer Topley aged 11

David E. Topley aged 11, 1902

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David Ebenezer Topley aged c.19

This is David Ebenezer Topley, probably aged about 19, prior to his army service in WW1, when he worked for the Lacre Motor Car Co. Ltd.

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Marriage Certificate of David E. Topley

Marriage Certificate of David E. Topley and Honorine Marie Sylvie Bridault

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Wedding photo of D.E. Topley and H.M.S.Bridault

Wedding of David Ebenezer Topley and Honorine Marie Sylvie Bridault, 10th May 1924, St Barnabas Church, Clapham Common.

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David E. Topley: WW1 medals

David Ebenezer Topley: British War Medal 1914-18 and Allied Victory Medal. Both inscribed 6254 PTE D.E. Topley 4 Lond. R.

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D.E. Topley Imperial Service Medal

Imperial Service medal awarded to David Ebenezer Topley 27/11/1953.

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David E Topley: newspaper article re his ISM

Announcement with photo from the Wimbledon Borough News describing David E. Topley's award of the Imperial Service Medal and describing his career.

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David E. Topley: Home Guard certificate

Certificate marking David Ebenezer Topley's service in the Home Guard 6th June 1941 to 31st December 1944.

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D. E. Topley & Staff, Wimbledon Telephone Exchange

David Topley was night supervisor at Wimbledon and then Mayfair telephone exchanges. the Photograph shows him with his staff at Wimbledon (c. 1938).

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Honorine (Nora) Bridault dressed as a Maori c.1918

Nora Bridault (future wife of David Ebenezer Topley) dressed as a Maori woman in a play to entertain wounded soldiers c. 1914-18

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"Belgium Pleading for Justice"

Nora Bridault, future wife of David E. Topley (centre), in a play she helped organise during WWI for wounded soldiers. A tableau entitled "Belgium pleading for justice). 1914-18.

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Nora Bridault, bridesmaid at soldier's wedding

Nora Bridault (far left) as a bridesmaid at the wedding of Alice Earwicker to a blind serviceman. They were introduced at the club Nora helped organise for wounded servicemen. c. 1914-18

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Army Clothing Department, Wandsowrth. c. 1919

Nora Bridault (at front, centre) as supervisor of the "Correspondence Section" of the Royal Army Clothing Department in Wandsworth. She worked there 5th May 1919 to 17th August 1920.

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David E. and Nora Topley 1972

David Ebenezer Topley and his wife Nora, both aged 79, 1972

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David Ebenezer Topley aged c.6

Photograph of David E. Topley taken c.1900

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Official Records

Title	Connected by	More information
Medal Index Card
England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription	WDYTYA24710
British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription	WDYTYA24710

External Evidence

Reference	Connected by	More information
War service record Topley, David E.	Peter5163
The War History of the 4th Battalion The London regiment. Captain F. Clive Grimwade	Peter5163
No Labour, No Battle: The Labour Corps in the First World War. Ivor Lee	Peter5163

Multimedia

Title	Connected by	More information
Private David Ebenezer Topley (1893-1974)	Peter5163
David E Topley: rejected enlistment paper	Peter5163
David E. Topley Attested enlistment form	Peter5163
David E. Topley at Eastwood, Notts November 1916	Peter5163
Postcard of Leuze Station, Belgium c. 1917	Peter5163
David E Topley (right). British POW camp nr. Ypres	Peter5163
David Topley (left) in British POW camp	Peter5163
David Ebenezer Topley in Army Uniform 2016	Peter5163
David E. Topley National Registration Card	Peter5163
David E. Topley (L.) taken in France 1916	Peter5163
David E Topley (Left) in British POW camp 366 1919	Peter5163
British POW camp Nr Ypres: German prisoners 1919	Peter5163
British Guards at POW camp 366 nr Ypres 1919	Peter5163
David E. Topley: Army Pass	Peter5163
David Ebenezer Topley aged 11	Peter5163
David Ebenezer Topley aged c.19	Peter5163
Marriage Certificate of David E. Topley	Peter5163
Wedding photo of D.E. Topley and H.M.S.Bridault	Peter5163
David E. Topley: WW1 medals	Peter5163
D.E. Topley Imperial Service Medal	Peter5163
David E Topley: newspaper article re his ISM	Peter5163
David E. Topley: Home Guard certificate	Peter5163
D. E. Topley & Staff, Wimbledon Telephone Exchange	Peter5163
Honorine (Nora) Bridault dressed as a Maori c.1918	Peter5163
"Belgium Pleading for Justice"	Peter5163
Nora Bridault, bridesmaid at soldier's wedding	Peter5163
Army Clothing Department, Wandsowrth. c. 1919	Peter5163
David E. and Nora Topley 1972	Peter5163
David Ebenezer Topley aged c.6	Peter5163

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