"ELLIS WELLWOOD SIFTON, V.C 1891-1917 ~ South of Dutton
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Knightwatchman
N 42° 36.415 W 081° 26.424
17T E 463875 N 4717259
Ontario Provincial Plaque commemorating this brave man.
Waymark Code: WM64JQ
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 04/01/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
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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 handled, 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.

Address or location of plaque: At a church at the south end of County Road 8, on the north side of the road, street number 29596

Physical location of plaque: Town

"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]

Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": He is not buried here, but there are a cemetery, and church nearby.

This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Person'

Condition of sign: The plaque is in good shape

Is this a bilingual sign?: No !

A web-site for more details.: Not listed

What is the second/third language?: Not listed

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