Mount Forest in Wellington North in Wellington County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Lieut. S. Lewis Honey, V.C; D.C.M; M.M.

1894 - 1918

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 25, 2026

1. Lieut. S. Lewis Honey, V.C;, D.C.M; M.M. Marker

Inscription. Born at Conn, Honey enlisted in January, 1915 with the 34th Battalion, C.E.F. and served in France with the 78th Battalion. During a Canadian attack in September, 1918, in the Bourlon Wood area, he reorganized his unit under severe fire, and rushed a machine-gun post single-handed, capturing the guns and ten prisoners. Later he repelled four enemy counterattacks and led a party which took another post and three guns. On September 29 he led his company against a strong enemy position and was mortally wounded on the last day of the attack. For his conspicuous bravery Lieutenant Honey was posthumously awarded the British Empires highest decoration for military valour, the Victoria Cross.

Erected 1964 by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario.

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 month for this entry is September 1918.

Location. 43° 58.793′ N, 80° 44.073′ W. Marker is in Wellington North, Ontario, in Wellington County.

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It is in Mount Forest. It is on King Street West 0.1 kilometers west of Main Street (Highway 6), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 140 King Street W, Wellington North ON N0G 2L1, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Huron-Perth-Waterloo-Wellington Area

and in Southwestern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and 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: Captain Frederick W. Campbell, V.C. (here, next to this marker); Mount Forest Heritage Building 187 Main Street South (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mount Forest Heritage Building 190 Main Street (about 90 meters away); Mount Forest Heritage Building 191 Main Street South (about 120 meters away); Mount Forest Heritage Building 162 Main Street (about 150 meters away);

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 25, 2026

2. Lieut. S. Lewis Honey, V.C; D.C.M; M.M. Marker

The marker on the left

Mount Forest Heritage Building 149 Main Street South (about 150 meters away); Mount Forest Heritage Building 153 Main Street South (about 150 meters away); Mount Forest Heritage Building 130 Main Street South (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wellington North.

Lieut. Lewis Honey, V.C. Ca. 1917 image. Click for full size.

3. Lieut. Lewis Honey, V.C. Ca. 1917

Source: Veterans Affairs Canada (public domain)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 2, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.