St. Catharines in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Colonel Graham Thomson Lyall, V.C. 1892-1941

Colonel Graham Thomson Lyall Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 11, 2025

1. Colonel Graham Thomson Lyall Marker

Inscription. Graham Thomson Lyall emigrated from Britain in 1911, eventually settling in Niagara Falls where he worked for the Canadian Niagara Power Company. In 1914, at the start of the First World War, Lyall enlisted in the 19th "Lincoln" Regiment at St. Catharines. Later, he joined the Canadian Expeditionary Force and fought at the Somme in 1916, Arras and Ypres in 1917, and Amiens in 1918. On September 27 and October 1, 1918, Lyall led his platoon against the enemy at Bourlon Wood and Blécourt, displaying exceptional valour and leadership. inflicting heavy casualties, and capturing 182 prisoners, 26 machine-guns, and one field gun. "For most conspicuous and skilful leading during the operations north of Cambrai", King George V presented Lyall with the Victoria Cross, the British Empire's highest decoration for valour.

Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust, and the Victoria Cross and George Cross Recipients series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 43° 9.73′ N,

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79° 15.049′ W. Marker is in St. Catharines, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It can be reached from the intersection of Welland Avenue and Lake Street, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 61 Welland Avenue, St Catharines ON L2R 2M5, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Golden Horseshoe

and in Niagara Canada.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Serving Canada for 200 Years The Lincoln and Welland Regiment (here, next to this marker); St. Catharines Armoury (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Montebello Park (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Hannelore Headley Chess Park (approx. 0.4 kilometers away);

Colonel Graham Thomson Lyall, V.C. 1892-1941 - Marker in context image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 11, 2025

2. Colonel Graham Thomson Lyall, V.C. 1892-1941 - Marker in context

View from Lake Street and Welland Avenue. This marker is plainly visible just right of the personnel carrier.

City Hall (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); What's In A Name: "A" not "E" (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Founding of St. Catharines (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Catharines.

Another marker is no longer nearby. City Hall 1937 (was approx. 0.4 kilometers away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.