Ellis Sifton, V.C. Plaque

ELLIS WELLWOOD SIFTON. V.C.
1891 - 1917

Born and educated in Wallacetown, Sifton joined the 18th
Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, in October 1914.
During the Canadian attack on Vimy Ridge on April 9, 1917,
his company was held up by the fire of a German machine gun.
Lance-Sergeant Sifton charged it single handed, killed the crew
and held the position against enemy counter attack until his
comrades arrived. In carrying out his gallant act, he was
killed, but his conspicuous valour undoubtedly saved many
lives and contributed largely to the success of the operation.
The British Empire’s highest award for military valour, the
Victoria Cross, was awarded posthumously to Ellis Sifton.

Erected by the Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.