Mimico-Queensway in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Flight Lieutenant David Ernest Hornell, V.C.

1910 - 1944

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 7, 2026

1. Flight Lieutenant David Ernest Hornell, V.C. Marker

Inscription. Born in Toronto and educated in Mimico, Hornell enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force on January 8, 1941. He was commissioned Pilot Officer later that year. On June 24, 1944, while serving with 162 Squadron and stationed at Wick in northern Scotland, Hornell was on anti-submarine patrol in a twin-engined Canso when he and his eight man crew sighted and attacked a German submarine. Heavy enemy fire quickly crippled the aircraft but Hornell persevered with skill and determination until the submarine had been destroyed. For his bravery during this action and the subsequent ordeal after abandoning the aircraft, Hornell was awarded the Victoria Cross, the British Commonwealth's highest award for valour. He died soon after being rescued.

Erected 1977 by Ontario Heritage Foundation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust, and the Victoria Cross and George Cross Recipients series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 24, 1944.

Location. 43° 37.157′ N, 79° 29.318′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario.

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It is in Mimico-Queensway. It is at the intersection of Victoria Street and Louisa Street, on the right when traveling west on Victoria Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 32 Victoria Street, Toronto ON M8V 1B3, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto

and on the Golden Horseshoe.

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 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Eden Court (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); Queensway Market Gardens (approx. 1.6 kilometers away); The Humber River Valley (approx. 2 kilometers away); South Humber Park Pavilion (approx. 2 kilometers away); Bell Telephone Company Building (approx. 2.2 kilometers away); Lakeshore Asylum Cemetery c.1890-1979 / Cimetière de l'asile du boulevard Lakeshore Vers 1890 a 1979

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 7, 2026

2. Flight Lieutenant David Ernest Hornell, V.C. Marker

(approx. 2.4 kilometers away); New Toronto Filtration Plant/Lakeshore Pumping Station (approx. 2.9 kilometers away); Long Branch Race Track (approx. 3.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 7, 2026

3. Flight Lieutenant David Ernest Hornell, V.C. Marker

1941

4. Flight Lieutenant David Ernest Hornell, V.C., in 1941

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Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 2 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 10, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.