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

Captain Frederick W. Campbell, V.C.

1867 - 1915

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 25, 2026

1. Captain Frederick W. Campbell, V.C. Marker

Inscription. Born in Oxford County and raised near Mount Forest, Campbell saw active service in the South African War. He went overseas in 1914 with the first Canadian contingent and was posted to the 1st Battalion, C.E.F. In June, 1915, his unit was engaged in the Givenchy area of France. During an attack on the German trenches, Campbell held an exposed position under heavy fire, despite the loss of most of his detachment. He then advanced and succeeded in holding back a strong counter-attack. Shot by a sniper, Campbell died of his wounds. For his gallant conduct he was posthumously awarded the British Empires highest decoration for valour, the Victoria Cross.

Erected 1965 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 June 1915.

Location. 43° 58.794′ N, 80° 44.076′ W. Marker is in Wellington North, Ontario, in Wellington County. It is in Mount Forest. It is on

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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 St 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: Lieut. S. Lewis Honey, V.C; D.C.M; M.M. (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 120 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); Mount Forest Heritage Building 149 Main Street South

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 25, 2026

2. Captain Frederick W. Campbell, V.C. Marker

The marker on the right

(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.

Captain Frederick W. Campbell, V.C., ca 1914 image. Click for full size.

3. Captain Frederick W. Campbell, V.C., ca 1914

Source: Canadian Virtual War Memorial (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 10 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.