NARHF
L. /Sgt. Ellis Wellwood Sifton V.C.
Continuing in the World War One Room the Museum pays homage to Lance-Sergant Ellis Wellwood Sifton V.C. the only resident of Elgin County to be awarded the Victoria Cross. During the Battle of Vimy Ridge Sifton single handedly took a German machine gun position. As he was celebrating with his comrades Sifton was killed by one of the mortally wounded machine gun crew. He was awarded the Victoria Cross posthumously for his valour in the face of almost insurmountable odds.
Sifton's exhibit includes a replica set of his medals pictured above as well as many of his personal effects that were shipped home to his family. Sifton is buried in Lichfield Crater Cemetary in Thelus France.
Back to The 91st Battalion Exhibit Forward to the Royal Flying Corps Exhibit