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A window at Grace Church on-the-Hill was dedicated in 1921 to Lieutenant Lionel Esmonde Clarke, who was killed in the First World War. The window depicts the Pentecost and was designed by Robert McCausland Limited. 

Lionel was the son of Lionel H. and Anne C.G. Clarke; born in Toronto, Ontario on 8 March 1894. He listed his vocation as “clerk” when he enlisted with the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 14 July 1915. He was a lieutenant with the 4th Canadian Mount Rifles when he was reported missing at Mount Sorrel and was later presumed dead.

At Grace Church on-the-Hill a stained glass window was dedicated in 1918 to the memory of Lieutenant Charles Arthur Bell, who died in the First World War. The window depicts crucified Christ and was designed by Robert McCausland Limited. Lieutenant Bell's cap badge appears in the lower right-hand corner of the window.

Charles was born on 2 July 1885 to Mrs. C.B. and Mr. W.A. Bell, in Toronto, Ontario. He listed his occupation as manufacturer upon enlisting with the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 7 June 1915. Initially with the Queen’s Own Rifles he later made lieutenant in the 58th Battalion. He was killed in action While fighting at the Somme on 8 October 1916.

On 6 May 1922 a wayside cross was unveiled at Grace Church on-the-Hill by Bishop of Toronto, James Fielding Sweeny and dedicated to the members of the congregation who died in the First World War. The buttressed pillar upon a square base terminates in an octagonal spire of exquisite design. The cross on its summit recalls His sacrifice Who said, "Greater love that no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

At Grace Church on-the-Hill an honour roll was unveiled listing the names of members of the congregation who lost their lives in the First World War. 

An alms basin was dedicated to the Church of the Resurrection by Miss Brown in memory of her brother who had died in the First World War.

On 30 September 1917, two stained-glass windows were unveiled at the Church of the Resurrection in honour of Private Albert Ernest Hemmings, a member of the congregation. Dedicated to the church by his parents, Thomas and Elizabeth Hemmings, the subjects of the windows were “A True Soldier of Christ” and “The Supreme Sacrifice”.

Born in London, England on March 6, 1893, Albert eventually moved to Toronto with his parents. Before enlisting with the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 31 May 1915 he worked as a railway brakeman in Belleville, Ontario. After arriving in Europe, he was transferred from the 39th Reserve Battalion to the 3rd Battalion. On 3 September 1916 he was killed in action at the Somme.

On 30 March 1919, a tablet was unveiled at the Church of the Redeemer in honour of Lieutenant George Courtland Noxon who died during the First World War. It was dedicated by Colonel Brock of the 10th Royal Grenadiers.

On 26 October 1919 the Colours of the 124th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force were placed on the right side of the chancel in a ceremony at the Church of the Redeemer, attended by 200 former officers and men of the battalion. The Colours were carried by Lieutenant L.B. Duckworkth and Lieutenant C.F. Moore. During the unit's service in France, the Colours hung in Witley Church, England and were brought back to Canada in June of 1919 by the 12th Company, Canadian Engineers. The battalion was based in Toronto and left for service in the summer of 1916.

In earlier times, Colours played a prominent part in many battles. They served to identify units in battle, often marking the focal point of a struggle. Captured Colours were a prized trophy and attracted enemy attention and inspired much gallantry. By the late 19^th and 20^th Century, however, they were no longer carried in battle, but their status as the heart and soul of a Regiment continued, and the laying up of Colours signifies and helps keep holy the memories of the men who sacrificed their lives. 

On 24 October 1920, bronze tablets were unveiled in the western transept of the Church of the Redeemer. The bronze tablets accompanied the stained glass windows installed in that part of the building and bore the 52 names of those from the congregation who lost their lives in the First World War.

On 24 June 1917 a ceremony was held at The Church of the Good Shepherd to unveil an illuminated memorial roll in the Memorial Hall of the church. Designed and executed by artist Miss Marjorie Farncomb of Riverdale, the Memorial Roll listed the names of nine parishioners who were killed in the First World War.