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Victoria Cross and George Cross Recipients Historical Markers

Markers associated with recipients of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for valor which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of Great Britain and the British Commonwealth. Also, the George Cross, which is equal in stature in the UK honours system to the Victoria Cross. This has always been the case since the introduction of the award in 1940, per the UK Ministry of Defence.
 
By J. Makali Bruton, November 23, 2024
Beyond the AEF Marker
1 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Federal Triangle — Beyond the AEF —
On Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest just west of 14th Street Northwest, in the median.
The American Expeditionary Forces were the soldiers and marines who fought on the Western Front in France and Belgium. But many other Americans served in the war. While the United States initially remained neural, thousands of Americans . . . — — Map (db m171283) HM
2 ► Georgia, Chatham County, Pooler — Base Air Depot No. 2 Station 582 USAAF — Warton, England —
Near 175 Bourne Ave..
BAD 2 Warton, England, was established under the 8th Air Force Service Command, September 5, 1942. Its mission: the modification and repair of military aircraft. War planes coming from the United States would be adapted to meet . . . — — Map (db m17126) HM
3 ► Illinois, Wabash County, Mount Carmel — Capt. Bellenden S. Hutcheson, M.D. —
Near North Market Street at East 4th Street.
In Honor of Capt. Bellenden S. Hutcheson, M.D. Canadian Medical Corps. Recipient of British Victoria Cross For conspicuous gallantry of the highest order in the presence of the enemy during action on September 2, 1918 along the . . . — — Map (db m155102) HM WM
4 ► Maryland, Baltimore, Canton Industrial Area — Liberty Ship S.S. John W. Brown —
Near Newgate Avenue 0.4 miles east of Keith Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
S.S. John W. Brown Built for U.S. Maritime Commission Hull No. 312 by Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland September 1942 — — Map (db m145656) HM WM
5 ► Pennsylvania, Cumberland County, Carlisle, Middlesex Township — Gold Beach — Liberation Pointe —
On Soldiers Drive south of Army Heritage Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Gold Beach was in the center of the Allied landing beaches and was divided into four sectors: "How," "Item," "Jig," and "King." 25,000 soldiers from the British 50th Division and the No. 47 Royal Marine Commandoes assaulted Gold Beach. The . . . — — Map (db m217141) HM
6 ► Virginia, Bedford County, Bedford — 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division — "Fifty Div" — National D-Day Memorial —
Near Overlord Circle 0.4 miles west of Burks Hill Road.
A first-line Territorial Army Division peopled by miners and shipbuilders from the region of northeastern England bounded by the Rivers Tyne and Tees (hence the TT shoulder patch), the 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division was organized on 3 . . . — — Map (db m241601) HM WM
7 ► Australia, Victoria, Melbourne — Maltese War Memorial — Shrine of Remembrance —
On Birdwood Avenue 0.3 kilometers south of Government House Drive, on the left when traveling south.
. . . — — Map (db m296523) WM
8 ► Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, St Kilda — Captain Albert Jacka —
On Acland Street at Albert Street, on the left when traveling east on Acland Street.
In Memory of Captain Albert Jacka V.C., M.C. and Bar 1893-1932 Served in the 4th Brigade, 14th Battalion ‘Jacka’s Mob’ Australian Imperial Forces 1914-1920. Fought with Distinction in the First World War 1914-1918. . . . — — Map (db m315972) WM
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9 ► Belgium, Région Wallonne, Hainaut, Comines-Warneton, Ploegsteert — Le Memorial —
On Rue de Messines (Région Wallonne Route 365) at Rue du Petit Point, on the left when traveling north on Rue de Messines.
Le Mémorial Dessiné par l'architecte H. Charlton Bradshaw, le Mémorial est inauguré par le Duc de Brabant, le 7 juin 1931. Cet édifice cómmémore les 11 447 hommes tombés dans les secteurs d'Armentières, Aubers, Loos, Fromelle, . . . — — Map (db m266714) WM
10 ► Belgium, Vlaanderen, West-Vlaanderen, Passendale — Canadian Victoria Crosses at Passchendaele — Croix du Victoria Canadienne à Passchendaele —
On Canadalaan at Martingatstraat, on the right when traveling south on Canadalaan.
Robert Shankland, 43rd Canadian Infantry Battalion, 26 October 1917 Colin Barron, 3rd Canadian Infantry Battalion, 6 November 1917 Philip Bent 9th Battalion, The Leicestershire Regiment, 1 October 1917 (KIA) James Robertson, 27th . . . — — Map (db m267100) HM
11 ► Belgium, Vlaanderen, West-Vlaanderen, Passendale — For Valour —
On Passendaleplaats at National Route 303 on Passendaleplaats.
During the 2nd Battle of Passchendaele (26 October 1917-10 November 1917), nine members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) received the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest reward for bravery in view of an enemy. It was the largest number . . . — — Map (db m265621) HM
12 ► Belgium, Vlaanderen, West-Vlaanderen, Passendale — The Battle of Passchendaele —
On Canadalaan at Martingatstraat on Canadalaan.
La Bataille De Passchendaele (Octobre-Novembre 1917) Pour prendre la crête de Passchendaele, les Canadiens ont affronté, avec un courage et une ténacité hors du commun, le feu nourri d'un ennemi aguerri, fermement campé en . . . — — Map (db m267091) HM WM
13 ► Belgium, Vlaanderen, West-Vlaanderen, Zonnebeke, Passendale — Tyne Cot Cemetery & Memorial — Commonwealth War Graves — Welcome to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission —
On Tynecotstraat north of Vijfsegestraat, on the right when traveling north.
This is the largest Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) cemetery in the world. It is the final resting place of nearly 12,000 First World War servicemen, more than 8,300 of whom remain unidentified. They died in the fighting around Ypres . . . — — Map (db m267261) HM
14 ► Belgium, Vlaanderen, West-Vlaanderen, Zonnebeke, Passendale — Tyne Cot Cemetery & Memorial — Commonwealth War Graves — Welkom bij de Commonwealth War Graves Commission —
On Tynecotstraat north of Vijfwegestraat, on the right when traveling north.
Dit is de grootste begraafplaats van de Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) ter wereld. Bijna 12 000 soldaten uit de Eerste Wereldoorlog hebben hier hun laatste rustplaats. Meer dan 8 300 van hen werden nooit geïdentificeerd. Ze . . . — — Map (db m267262) HM
15 ► British Columbia, Metro Vancouver, Vancouver, Central Vancouver — Japanese Canadian War Memorial —
On Pipeline Road.
Japanese Canadian War Memorial This monument was dedicated on April 9, 1920 in lasting memory of more than 222 who answered the call of duty for Canada and to the 54 who sacrificed their lives in defense of freedom in WWI. Engraved on the . . . — — Map (db m236009) HM
16 ► New Brunswick, Fundy Albert, Riverside-Albert — War Memorial — Lest We Forget — "Their Name Liveth Forever More" —
On King Street (New Brunswick Route 114) at Maple Street, on the right when traveling west on King Street.
[front] In grateful remembrance of all those who served in past conflicts In memory of those who gave all Boer War 1899-1902 • W.W.I 1914-1918 W.W.II 1939-1945 • Korean 1950-1953 At the going down of the sun and in the morning, . . . — — Map (db m106865) WM
17 ► Ontario, Cochrane District, Iroquois Falls, Porquis Junction — Sergeant Aubrey Cosens, V.C. — 1921-1945 —
On Trans-Canada Highway (Provincial Highway 11) 1 kilometer south of Provincial Highway 67, on the left when traveling south.
Born in Latchford and raised near Porquis Junction, Cosens enlisted in the Argyle and Sutherland Regiment, Canadian Active Service Force, in 1940 and transferred to the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada in 1944. Early on February 26, 1945, his unit . . . — — Map (db m217896) HM
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18 ► Ontario, Elgin County, Wallacetown — Ellis Wellwood Sifton, V.C. — 1891 - 1917 —
On Lakeview Line (County Road 8) at Currie Road, on the right when traveling west on Lakeview Line (County Road 8).
Born and educated in Walllacetown, Sifton joined the 18th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, in October, 1914. During the Canadian attack on Vimy Ridge on April 9, 1917, his company was held up by the fire of a German machine gun. . . . — — Map (db m253504) HM
19 ► Ontario, Essex County, Windsor — Original Home of Major F.A. Tilston V.C. Armoury —
On University Avenue East at Freedom Way, on the right when traveling east on University Avenue East.
This armoury was named after Major Fred Tilston, a true military hero of this community. Maj. Tilston, a member of the Essex Scottish, was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest award for bravery, for his exploits at the Battle of Hochwald Forest . . . — — Map (db m42292) HM
20 ► Ontario, Hamilton, Beasley — John Weir Foote Armoury/ Le Manège Militaire John Weir Foote Armoury —
On James Street North 0.1 kilometers north of Cannon Street East, on the right when traveling north.
JOHN WEIR FOOTE ARMOURY The north section of this building (1887-1888) is a rare surviving example of the second wave of armoury construction in Canada. Designed by Henry James, it exemplifies the replacement of earlier wooden . . . — — Map (db m218780) HM
21 ► Ontario, Hamilton, Beasley — The Lieutenant-Colonel John Weir Foote, VC CD Armoury —
On James Street North 0.1 kilometers north of Cannon East, on the right when traveling north.
The Lieutenant-Colonel John Weir Foote, VC, CD Armoury This armoury is dedicated to the memory of Lieutenant-Colonel john Weir Foote. VC. CD. padre of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry. padre Foote was awarded the Victoria . . . — — Map (db m222052) HM
22 ► Ontario, Hamilton, Waterdown — Lionel Beaumaurice (Leo) Clarke V.C. — 1892-1916 —
On Hamilton Street North at White Oak Drive on Hamilton Street North.
Born near Waterdown, Ontario, Leo Clarke moved to Winnipeg in 1903. He enlisted with the 27th Battalion, C. E. F. in February 1915 and transferred to the 2nd Canadian Battalion later that year. On September 9, 1916, on the Somme battlefront, . . . — — Map (db m243636) HM
23 ► Ontario, Hastings County, Centre Hastings, Madoc — John Weir Foote, V.C. 1904-1988 —
On St. Lawrence Street East (County Highway 23) at Nelson Street on St. Lawrence Street East.
The only chaplain in World War II to receive the Victoria Cross, Foote was born and raised in Madoc. He entered the Presbyterian ministry in 1934 and enlisted in the Canadian Chaplain Service five years later. Assigned to the Royal Hamilton Light . . . — — Map (db m273168) HM WM
24 ► Ontario, Hastings County, Deseronto — Captain George Fraser Kerr, V.C., M.C., M.M. — 1895 - 1929 —
On Main Street at Pearl Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Born at Deseronto, Kerr attended schools here and in Toronto. With the outbreak of the First World War he enlisted on September 22, 1914 with the 3rd Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, and arrived in France the following . . . — — Map (db m308021) HM
25 ► Ontario, Hastings County, Quinte West, Astra — Canadian Victoria Cross Winners — Air Operations — "Ad Astra" —
Near Hewson Boulevard.
William G. Barker Dauphin Man 1894 - 1930 Ian W. Bazalgette Calgary Alta 1918 - 1944 W.A. "Billy" Bishop Owen Sound ON 1894 - 1956 Robert H. Gray Trail BC 1917 - 1945 David E. Hornell Mimico Ont . . . — — Map (db m272550) WM
26 ► Ontario, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Gananoque — Private John Henry (Harry) Brown — Victoria Cross — Born Gananoque 9 May 1898 Died of wounds 17 August 1917, age 19 —
On King Street East (Provincial Highway 2) 0.2 kilometers west of Stone Street, on the right when traveling west.
John Henry Brown enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 18 August 1916 and reported to the 10th battalion in France in late June 1917. On 15 August his unit captured Hill 70, just east of Vimy Ridge. But on 16 August it was . . . — — Map (db m90007) HM
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27 ► Ontario, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Gananoque — Pte. Harry Brown, V.C. —
On King Street East (County Highway 2) just west of Stone Street (County Highway 32), on the left when traveling west.
Erected by Branch no. 92 Royal Canadian Legion on Nov. 11, 1967, in honoured memory of 226353 Pte. Harry Brown, V.C. Born at Gananoque on 9 May, 1898, and laid down his life for his country at Hill 70 in France on 17 August, 1917. . . . — — Map (db m207490) HM WM
28 ► Ontario, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Maitland — Lieut.-Col. Thain Wendell MacDowell, V.C., D.S.O. — 1890-1960 —
On Provincial Highway 2 west of Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
Born in Lachute, Québec, MacDowell moved to Maitland in 1897. He attended local schools and graduated from the University of Toronto in 1915. During World War I, he enlisted, on January 9, 1915, in the 38th Battalion, C.E.F. On April 9, 1917, during . . . — — Map (db m89999) HM
29 ► Ontario, Middlesex County, London, Hamilton Road — Cpl Filip Konowal VC — 47th Battalion, CEF WW1 —
On River Road at Veterans Memorial Parkway when traveling east on River Road.
Years of Service 1915-1919 (Canada) Only Ukrainian Canadian to receive the Victoria Cross For most conspicuous Bravery and Leadership Battle of Hill 70 Commemorated on the Centennial, 2017 Placed by the London Ukrainian . . . — — Map (db m308446) HM WM
30 ► Ontario, Niagara Region, St. Catharines — Colonel Graham Thomson Lyall, V.C. 1892-1941 —
Near Welland Avenue at Lake Street, on the right.
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. . . . — — Map (db m275263) HM
31 ► Ontario, Niagara Region, St. Catharines, Downtown — Lance Corporal Fred Fisher, V.C. 1894 - 1915 — Caporal Suppléant Fred Fisher, V.C. 1894 - 1915 —
On St. Paul Street West (Route 81) at Yates Street, on the right when traveling south on St. Paul Street West.
Born in St, Catharines, Fred Fisher abandoned his studies at McGill University when World War I broke out and served with the 13th Battalion, First Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force. Fisher was awarded the Victoria Cross for . . . — — Map (db m283601) HM WM
32 ► Ontario, Niagara Region, St. Catharines, Downtown — St. Catharines Recipients Of The Victoria Cross —
Near Church Street, on the right when traveling east.
In commemoration of the St. Catharines recipients of the Victoria Cross The highest decoration for valour in the British Empire LCpl Fred Fisher, VC 1894 - 1915 Col Graham Thomson Lyall, VC 1892 - 1941 Unveiled November . . . — — Map (db m280867) HM WM
33 ► Ontario, Norfolk County, Simcoe — Sergeant Frederick Hobson, V.C. — 1873-1917 —
On Robinson Street just east of Talbot Street North, on the left when traveling east.
An Englishman, Frederick Hobson emigrated to Canada in 1904 after serving in the South African War. Hobson, who had been an employee of Canadian Canners, was one of the first to enlist in Simcoe for the First World War. He joined the 39th Regiment . . . — — Map (db m217588) HM
34 ► Ontario, Ottawa — Cst./Gend. George Randolph Pearkes —
Near Beechwood Avenue.
Reg. No. 5529 Royal North West Mounted Police October 31, 1917 as a member of the Canadian Expeditionary Force was awarded the Victoria Cross for Valour at Passchendaele, Belgium - First World War
No. de . . . — — Map (db m234792) WM
35 ► Ontario, Ottawa — S/M • S/-m. Arthur Herbert Lindsay Richardson —
Near Beechwood Avenue.
Reg. No. 3058 North West Mounted Police July 5, 1900 as a member of the Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) was awarded the Victoria Cross for Valour at Wolve Spruit, South Africa - South African War No. de . . . — — Map (db m234785) WM
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36 ► Ontario, Ottawa, Byward Market - Parliament Hill — The Canadian Role in the Defence of Hong Kong / Le Rôle Des Canadiens Dans La Défense De Hong Kong —
On King Edward Avenue at Sussex Drive (Highway 93), on the right when traveling west on King Edward Avenue.
The Canadian Role In The Defence Of Hong Kong In late 1941, 1,975 Canadians arrived in Hong Kong to reinforce the garrison. They fought with courage and determination against overwhelming odds after the Japanese attacked on . . . — — Map (db m198937) HM
37 ► Ontario, Simcoe County, Barrie — Canadian Victoria Cross Recipients / Bénéficiaires de la Croix Victoria canadien —
Near Lakeshore Drive 0.9 kilometers west of Minet's Point Road, on the right when traveling west.
Crimea Crimèe Alexander Dunn Indian Rebellion of 1857 Rébellion indienne de 1857 William Hall • Herbert Reade Bravery at Sea Bravoure en mer Campbell Douglas Boer War Guerre des Boers Raymond DeMontmorency • Hampden Cockburn • . . . — — Map (db m274996) WM
38 ► Ontario, Thunder Bay District, Thunder Bay — The Major Christopher Patrick John O'Kelly, VC Armoury —
On Park Avenue just east of Secord Street, on the right when traveling east.
This Armoury is dedicated to the memory of Major Christopher Patrick John O'Kelly, VC, MC of the 52nd (New Ontario) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force. The then Captain O’Kelly was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at the Battle of . . . — — Map (db m227998) HM WM
39 ► Ontario, Timiskaming District, Cobalt — Major Holland, VC Park —
On Silver Street at Lang Street, on the right when traveling north on Silver Street.
The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 44 and the Town of Cobalt dedicate this park to honour the courage and bravery shown by Edward James Gibson Holland, who, on November 7, 1900 at Leliefontein, South Africa, kept the Boers at bay using his colt . . . — — Map (db m304800) HM WM
40 ► Ontario, Timiskaming District, Cobalt — The Nancy Helen Mine / La mine Nancy Helen — Heritage Silver Trail —
On Galena Street just south of Grandview Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
[English] This is the original site of the Nancy Helen Mine. After the mine closed, houses were built, including one that stood here at 56 Grandview. The original owner of the house was Eddie Hollands, former mayor, and winner of . . . — — Map (db m245840) HM
41 ► Ontario, Timiskaming District, Latchford — Sergeant Aubrey Cosens, V.C. — A Magnificent Canadian — 1921-1945 —
Near Main Street (Trans-Canada Highway) (Provincial Highway 11) at McLeod Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Born in Latchford and raised near Porquis Junction, Cosens enlisted in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada, Canadian Active Service Force, 1940 and transferred to the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada in 1944. Early on February 26, 1945, his . . . — — Map (db m208559) HM WM
42 ► Ontario, Toronto, Fashion District — Canada’s First Victoria Cross —
On Spadina Avenue at Clarence Square, on the right when traveling north on Spadina Avenue.
Born in 1833 a short distance north of this site, Alexander Dunn was educated at Upper Canada College and at Harrow, England. In 1853 he was commissioned Lieutenant in the 11th Hussars. A participant in the charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava . . . — — Map (db m277026) HM
43 ► Ontario, Toronto, Grange Park — Canadian Airmen Monument —
On University Street 0.03 kilometers north of Dundas Street.
Panel 1: Per Ardua Ad Astra In Memory of our Canadian Airmen who fought in the Skies to preserve freedom and order in the world. Panel 2: Canadian Airmen Awarded the Victoria Cross World War I: William . . . — — Map (db m57901) HM
44 ► Ontario, Toronto, Mimico-Queensway — Flight Lieutenant David Ernest Hornell, V.C. — 1910 - 1944 —
On Victoria Street at Louisa Street, on the right when traveling west on Victoria Street.
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 . . . — — Map (db m310567) HM
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45 ► Ontario, Toronto, Runnymede — Corporal Frederick George Topham, V.C. — 1917 - 1974 —
On Jane Street at Page Street, on the right when traveling north on Jane Street.
Born in Toronto, Topham was educated here before working in the mines at Kirkland Lake. He enlisted on August 3, 1942, and served at home and abroad as a medical orderly. On March 24,1945, while serving with the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, he . . . — — Map (db m310439) HM
46 ► Ontario, Waterloo Region, Cambridge — Captain George Fraser Kerr / Captaine George Fraser Kerr —
On Ainslie Street South 0.1 kilometers south of Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Captain George Fraser Kerr, VC, MC and Bar, MM Born at Deseronto on June 5, 1899, he attended tended Galt Collegiate from 1908 to 1913 and joined the 3rd Battalion, C.E.F. in 1914, going to France in 1915. As a corporal, he won . . . — — Map (db m259244) HM
47 ► Ontario, Waterloo Region, Cambridge — Lieutenant Samuel Lewis Honey, VC, DCM, MM —
On Ainslie Street South at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Ainslie Street South.
Samuel Honey was born in Conn, Wellington County on February 9, 1894. A school teacher at 17, he enlisted on January 25, 1915, in the 34th Battalion, C.E.F. being raised in Galt, and went to england as a sergeant in October, 1915. In . . . — — Map (db m259345) HM
48 ► Ontario, Waterloo Region, Cambridge — Sergeant Frederick Hobson, VC — 1873-1917 —
On Ainslie Street South 0.1 kilometers south of Mail Street, on the right when traveling north.
An Englishman, Frederick Hobson emigrated to Canada in 1904 after serving in the South African War. Eight years later, he moved to Galt (now Cambridge) with his family. When war broke out in 1914, he joined the Norfolk Rifles, then . . . — — Map (db m284033) HM
49 ► Ontario, Wellington County, Wellington North, Mount Forest — Captain Frederick W. Campbell, V.C. — 1867 - 1915 —
On King Street West 0.1 kilometers west of Main Street (Highway 6), on the left when traveling west.
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 . . . — — Map (db m312608) HM
50 ► Ontario, Wellington County, Wellington North, Mount Forest — Lieut. S. Lewis Honey, V.C; D.C.M; M.M. — 1894 - 1918 —
On King Street West 0.1 kilometers west of Main Street (Highway 6), on the left when traveling west.
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 . . . — — Map (db m312606) HM
51 ► Québec, Estrie, Danville — Private Timothy O'Hea - Victoria Cross No.324 / Soldat O’Hea - Croix Victoria no. 324 —
Near Rue Water, on the right when traveling east.
{English text} To the memory of Private Timothy O'Hea 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade Private O’Hea single handedly, on June 9th 1866, extinguished a fire on a railroad car loaded with gun powder. He was decorated by . . . — — Map (db m315178) HM WM
52 ► Québec, Montréal, Quartier des Spectacles — Le Manège Militaire du Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) du Canada — Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada Armoury —
On Rue de Bleury at Rue de la Concorde, on the left when traveling east on Rue de Bleury.
[Français]  Ce édifice de style néogothique abrite le Black Watch, le plus ancien régiment Highland encore actif aujourd’hui. En 1862, d’influents résidents écossais de la ville ont fondé ce régiment auquel se . . . — — Map (db m268499) HM
53 ► Québec, Rimouski-Neigette, Rimouski — Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent — Le soldat de la cote / The Soldiers of the Coast — Parcours historique et maritime / Maritime and history route —
On rue du Phare, on the right when traveling east.
Le 9 avril 1869, suite à la Confédération, la première unité canadienne-française est formée; elle est composée de deux bataillons provisoires : celui du Témiscouata et celui de Rimouski. Le 1er novembre 1920, suite à diverses . . . — — Map (db m127288) HM
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54 ► Saskatchewan, Moosomin No. 121, Moosomin — Harry Mullin —
On Broadway Avenue just west of Carlton Street, on the right when traveling east.
Homesteaded at this location Awarded the Victoria Cross for valour at Passchendaele, Belgium October 30, 1917 — — Map (db m200678) HM
55 ► France, Hauts-de-France, Aisne, Cerny-en-Laonnois — Les Britanniques sur le Chemin des Dames —
On Hauts-de-France Route 18cd at Gr. Grande Rue ( Route 967), on the right when traveling east on Hauts-de-France Route 18cd.
La première bataille de l'Aisne Au lendemain de la bataille de la Marne, les soldats du corps expéditionnaire britannique, sous les ordres de Sir John French, poursuivent l'armée allemande jusqu'à l'Aisne. Le 13 septembre 1914, . . . — — Map (db m266053) HM
56 ► France, Hauts-de-France, Somme, Thiepval — 36th Ulster Division Victoria Cross Recipients Memorial —
On Route D73, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of the valour shown by all ranks of the 36th Ulster Division who served King and Country during the Great War 1914 – 1918 Captain ENF Bell VC – 9th Bn The Royal Innis Fusiliers ∙ Second Lieutenant JS Emerson VC - 9th Bn . . . — — Map (db m253073) WM
57 ► France, Hauts-de-France, Somme, Thiepval — Orange Brethren Victoria Cross Recipients —
On Route D73, on the right when traveling north.
This bench is dedicated to the glory of God and to the memory of our Orange brethren who for their valour were awarded the Victoria Cross. Bro George Richardson V.C. ∙ Bro Robert Quigg V.C. ∙ Bro Graham Thompson Lyall . . . — — Map (db m253065) WM
58 ► Ireland, Munster, County Kerry, Kenmare — War of Independence — 1919-1921 — Kenmare Heritage Town —
On The Square (National Route N71) just north of Henry Street, on the right when traveling north.
In onóir gaisigh Óglaigh na hÉireann agus laochra Cumann na mBan a throid ar son Saoirse na hÉireann a tógadh an leacht chuimhneacháin seo. Erected in honour of the men of Óglaigh na hÉireann and the women of Cumann na . . . — — Map (db m139673) HM WM
59 ► Ireland, Munster, County Limerick, Limerick, Prior's-Land — Private James O’Rourke — Victoria Cross —
Near Pery Square near Barrington Street.
Private James O’Rourke 1st British Columbia Canadian Expeditionary Force 15th – 17th August 1917 — — Map (db m300299) WM
60 ► New Zealand, Auckland, Central Business District — Lord Freyberg Statue —
On Freyberg Place.
Lord Freyberg V.C., G.C.M.G., K.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O. 1889 – 1963 Commander of the Second New Zealand Division 1939 – 1945 Governor-General of New Zealand 1946 – 1952 This memorial has been donated by returned servicemen to the citizens of . . . — — Map (db m223831) HM
61 ► South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Elandskraal, Rorke's Drift — Fugitives Drift Memorial — Melvill and Coghill Monument —
Near Route D31.
Upper Marker, Front:For Queen and Country Jesu Mercy Upper Marker, Reverse: In memory of Lt. and Adjt. Teignmoth Melvill and Lt. Neville J. A. Coghill, 1st., 24th. Regiment who died on this spot . . . — — Map (db m91732) HM WM
62 ► United Kingdom, England, Berkshire, Windsor — Lieutenant Colonel Harry Greenwood Memorial Stone — The Victoria Cross —
Near Bachelors Acre.
Lieutenant Colonel Harry Greenwood, King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. 23rd – 24th October 1918. — — Map (db m235553) WM
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63 ► United Kingdom, England, Berkshire, Windsor — The Royal Borough During The First World War 1914-1918 —
Near Bachelors Acre.
2014-2018 marks the centenary of the First World War, which claimed the lives of over 16 million people across the globe. Millions of men fought on land, at sea and in the air. This remembrance garden was created as a space for reflection in . . . — — Map (db m230053) HM
64 ► United Kingdom, England, Buckinghamshire, Amersham — Albert Ball's SE5a —
Near The Broadway.
At the start of the Great War, aircraft were unarmed and used mainly for reconnaissance. As the war progressed air combat started and specialist fighter aircraft were developed. These aircraft were known as scouts and were fast and nimble. By the . . . — — Map (db m238155) HM
65 ► United Kingdom, England, Cambridgeshire, Littleport — James William Nightall —
On Granby Street at Victoria Street, on the left when traveling south on Granby Street.
To the memory of James William Nightall G.C., a son of Littleport and a railway man Locomotive fireman James Nightall was posthumously awarded the George Cross for his heroism in saving the people and town of Soham from death and destruction . . . — — Map (db m306336) HM WM
66 ► United Kingdom, England, Central Bedfordshire, Sandy — Captain Sir William Peal — 1824-1858 — Mosaic Heritage Trail —
On High Street, on the right when traveling east.
Unveiled by his Great, Great Nephew, The Rt. Hon. The Earl Peel GCVO DL (Monday 19 March 2018) The mosaic celebrates the life and achievements of Captain Sir William Peel VC KCB RN, the third son of Sir Robert Peel who was Prime Minister and . . . — — Map (db m307259) HM
67 ► United Kingdom, England, County Durham, Durham — For Valour — Durham Light Infantry —
Near Bailey Court at Owengate, on the right when traveling south.
Durham Light Infantry For Valour Pte. J. Byrne, D.C.M.   Crimea 1854 Capt. T. de Courcy Hamilton.   Crimea 1855 Sgt. J. Murray.   New Zealand 1864 Pte. T. Kenny.   France 1915 Lt. Col. R.B. Bradford. M.C.   France 1916 Pte. M.W. . . . — — Map (db m126173) HM WM
68 ► United Kingdom, England, County Durham, Durham — The Durham Light Infantry —
On Silver Street at Saddler Street, on the left when traveling north on Silver Street.
1758     1968 The Durham Light Infantry Dedicated to All Who Served in the Regiment And in Memory of Those Who Gave Their Lives In the Cause of Freedom Faithful ( side plaque ) The Regiment’s long connection with County . . . — — Map (db m126171) HM WM
69 ► United Kingdom, England, Cumberland, Workington — James Alexander Smith —
On Falcon Street.
James Alexander Glenn was born in Workington on 5th January 1881. It is believed he changed his surname to his mother's maiden name of 'Smith' to join the 3rd Militia Battalion when he was only 13 years old. In 1914 he enlisted in the 3rd . . . — — Map (db m279452) HM
70 ► United Kingdom, England, Dorset, Blandford Forum — Jack Counter VC —
On East Street at Church Lane, on the left when traveling east on East Street.
Jack Counter VC Born and died in Blandford Forum 3rd November 1898 — 16th September 1970 16h April 2018 marks the centenary of the actions carried out by Private Jack Thomas Counter of the King's Liverpool Regiment near Boisieux St. Marc, . . . — — Map (db m123577) HM WM
71 ► United Kingdom, England, Greater London, Barnet, Whetstone — Lt. Comm. Harold Newgass, GC, RNVR — In Proud Memory of WW2 Jewish Naval Officer —
On Oakleigh Road North, on the right when traveling east.
Awarded the George Cross for courage in defusing a landmine in Garston, Liverpool. He was a Club Leader at the Oxford and St. George's Youth Club in Enriques Street, Whitechapel, which subsequently re-located to this site. Be strong and of . . . — — Map (db m231042) HM
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72 ► United Kingdom, England, Greater London, Camden — Captain Simmon Latutin — G.C. (George Cross) — Somerset Light Infantry/Somali Gendarmerie —
On North Villas.
The son of Jewish immigrants, Simmon lived here from the 1920s till 1940. He was posthumously awarded this highest medal for bravery when attempting to save the lives of three men in a burning barracks in Mogadishu, December 1944. . . . — — Map (db m188335) HM
73 ► United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Lt. Leonard M. Keysor V.C. —
On Maida Vale (Route A5), on the left when traveling south.
In the 1940s and 1950s, at 83 Rodney Court, lived London-born Jewish WW1 hero Lt. Leonard M. Keysor V.C. He earned the U.K.'s highest medal for valour at Lone Pine, Gallipoli, while serving with Australian Forces. Be Strong and . . . — — Map (db m274792) HM WM
74 ► United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster, Belgravia — Field Marshal Viscount Gort —
On Belgrave Square west of Upper Belgrave Street, on the left when traveling west.
Field Marshal Viscount Gort VC 1886-1946 Commander-in-Chief at Dunkirk lived here 1920-1926 — — Map (db m296068) HM
75 ► United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster, Fitzrovia — Harry Errington —
On Rathbone Place.
On the night of 17th September 1940 during The Blitz, at London Auxiliary Fire Station stood on this site when it was hit by a bomb Fireman Harry Ehrengott (Errington), son of Jewish immigrants living in Soho, won the George Cross the highest . . . — — Map (db m160254) HM
76 ► United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster, Fitzrovia — Rathbone Street Firemen Memorial —
On Rathbone Street at Rathbone Place, on the left when traveling north on Rathbone Street.
In memory of seven members of the London Auxiliary Fire Service who died as a result of injuries received in World War II on the night of 17th/18th September 1940, when a building on this site then in use as Sub-Fire Station 72Z, received a . . . — — Map (db m298275) HM WM
77 ► United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster, Fitzrovia — Sister Dorothy Louise Thomas GC —
On Foley Street, on the left when traveling east.
Sister Dorothy Louise Thomas GC 1905-1989 Nursing sister awarded the George Cross for her brave actions following a main theatre explosion at the Middlesex Hospital on 26 January 1934 — — Map (db m298384) HM
78 ► United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster, Maida Vale — Spanish & Portuguese Jews' Congregation War Memorial —
On Lauderdale Road near Ashworth Road, on the left when traveling east.
ק"ק שער השמים Spanish & Portuguese Jews' Congregation In honoured memory of the men of this congregation who fell 1914-1918 Arthur P. Abegasis. · William A. Andrade. . . . — — Map (db m299123) WM
79 ► United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster, Marylebone — Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts —
On Portland Place at Weymouth Street, on the left when traveling north on Portland Place.
Earl Roberts (1832-1914) Field-Marshal lived here — — Map (db m298995) HM
80 ► United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster, Westminster — Chindit Memorial —
On Victoria Embankment at Richmond Terrace, on the left when traveling north on Victoria Embankment.
[Front:] The Chindit Badge Portraying a Chinthe, A Mythical Beast, Guardian of Burmese Temples from which was derived the name Chindits, their motto being The Boldest Measures Are The Safest In Memory Of All Who . . . — — Map (db m111474) HM WM
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81 ► United Kingdom, England, Greater London, Hackney — Sgt. Issy Smith, VC —
On Dalston Lane near Navarino Mansions, on the right when traveling east.
In proud memory of Jewish War hero Sgt. Issy Smith, VC, Cr. de Gu. (Ishroulch Schmeilowitz) Manchester regiment, awarded the Victoria Cross in WW1 for outstanding courage. He lived in Navarino Mansions Hackney in the 1920’s Be . . . — — Map (db m303822) HM
82 ► United Kingdom, England, Greater London, Lambeth — Violette Szabo —
On Burnley Road, on the right when traveling east.
Violette Szabo, G.C. 1921-1945 Secret Agent lived here She gave her life for the French Resistance — — Map (db m294256) HM
83 ► United Kingdom, England, Greater Manchester, Stockport — Private Wilfred Wood VC —
Near Station Road.
In memory of Private Wilfred Wood VC 10th Battalion The Northumberland Fusiliers (2nd February 1897-3rd January 1982) Wilf Wood was born in Stockport, and worked locally for the London & North Western Railway as a shed cleaner. He . . . — — Map (db m313269) HM
84 ► United Kingdom, England, Hampshire, Basingstoke — Welcome to the Holy Ghost Cemetery —
Near Burgess Road, on the right when traveling east.
This was the town's burial ground for 600 years from the 13th century to the early 20th when the Worting Road cemetery was opened. Although there seems a lot of open space, it is full of burials, most of them unmarked. This is one of 3 different . . . — — Map (db m310957) HM
85 ► United Kingdom, England, Hampshire, Odiham — Brigadier Manley Angell James VC DSO MBE MC — 1896-1975 —
On High Street.
Was born & lived in this house. He received gallantry awards in both World Wars — — Map (db m232550) HM WM
86 ► United Kingdom, England, Hampshire, Odiham — Brigadier Manley James VC,DSO,MBE,MC (1896-1975) — Manley James Close —
On Manley James Close, on the right when traveling north.
Born in this parish he was awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous gallantry in 1918 whilst serving as a Company Commander in the 8th (Service) Battalion, The Gloucestershire Regiment in France. — — Map (db m232531) HM WM
87 ► United Kingdom, England, Hampshire, Odiham — The Reverend William Addison VC (1883-1962) — Addison Gardens —
On Addison Gardens.
Born in this parish he was awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous bravery in 1916 whilst Chaplain to the 6th (Service) Battalion, King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment in Mesopotamia. — — Map (db m232370) HM WM
88 ► United Kingdom, England, Hartlepool — Malta Gun —
Near Moor Terrace at Bath Terrace, on the left when traveling east.
3.7 inch Static Mount Anti Aircraft Gun The Malta Gun Between 1940 and 1943 the island of Malta, "Britain's unsinkable aircraft carrier" suffered almost continuous siege in the most sustained bombing campaign of World War Two. Germany . . . — — Map (db m125760) HM
89 ► United Kingdom, England, Kent, Charing — Corporal Frederick George Coppins VC —
On Market Place east of The High Street, on the right when traveling east.
This paving stone has been laid in honour of Corporal Frederick George Coppins VC, the only Victoria Cross recipient to be born in the Ashford borough. All recipients of the Victoria Cross during the First World War have been honoured by the . . . — — Map (db m272019) HM
90 ► United Kingdom, England, Kent, Charing — Ronald N. Stuart Victoria Cross —
On Haffenden Meadow.
The Victoria Cross The Victoria Cross is the highest award for gallantry that British and Commonwealth service personnel can achieve. It is awarded for acts of extreme bravery, daring acts of valour or self sacrifice, or extreme devotion to . . . — — Map (db m271703) HM
91 ► United Kingdom, England, Kent, Sandwich — Lieutenant Colonel Augustus C Newman VC OBE TD DL — For Valour —
Near King Street.
Born 19 August 1904, Chigwell, Essex Died 25 April 1972, Sandwich, Kent As a Lieutenant Colonel in The Essex Regiment attached to No. 2 Commando, aged 37, Augustus C Newman took part in "Operation Chariot" for which action he was awarded the . . . — — Map (db m246250) HM
92 ► United Kingdom, England, Lancashire, Preston — Sikh Contribution to World War I and World War II — Avenham Park Memorial Centenary Field —
On Ribblesdale Place, on the left when traveling west.
The connection with Sikh soldiers is through the historic links of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, based at Fulwood Barracks. This panel is dedicated to the memory of the 83,000 Sikh Soldiers of the British Indian Army who were killed serving . . . — — Map (db m274643) HM WM
93 ► United Kingdom, England, Merseyside, Liverpool — Lieutenant Hugh McKenzie — World War One Victoria Cross Centenary Commemoration —
Near Old Churchyard at Chapel Street, on the right when traveling south.
Lieutenant Hugh McKenzie Canadian Machine Gun Corps 30th October 1917 — — Map (db m314112) WM
94 ► United Kingdom, England, Merseyside, Liverpool — Pte. William Ratcliffe VC MM — “The Dockers’ VC” — World War One Victoria Cross Centenary Commemoration —
Near Old Churchyard near Chapel Street, on the right when traveling south.
This commemoration stone is laid in honour of William Ratcliffe (1884–1963) who was awarded the Victoria Cross in 1917 whilst serving with the South Lancashire Regiment (now amalgamated into the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment). William (Bill) was born . . . — — Map (db m314109) HM WM
95 ► United Kingdom, England, Merseyside, Liverpool — Sergeant Cyril Gourley —
Near Old Churchyard at Chapel Street, on the right when traveling south.
Sergeant Cyril Gourley Royal Field Artillery 30th November 1917 — — Map (db m314135) WM
96 ► United Kingdom, England, Merseyside, Liverpool — Sgt Albert White VC — World War One Victoria Cross Centenary Commemoration
Near Old Churchyard at Chapel Street, on the right when traveling south. Reported damaged.
This commemoration stone is laid in honour of Albert White (1892–1917) who was awarded the Victoria Cross on 19th May 1917 whilst serving with the South Wales Borderers, 2nd Battalion, D Company. The Regiment was later amalgamated into The Royal . . . — — Map (db m314110) HM WM
97 ► United Kingdom, England, Oxfordshire, Thame — Group Captain Frank H Kirby — VC CBE DCM —
On High Street.
1871-1956 Awarded the Victoria Cross for valour while serving as a Corporal in the Royal Engineers Born here and spent his youth in Thame — — Map (db m233326) HM
98 ► United Kingdom, England, Plymouth — Tribute of Plymouth —
On Citadel Road at Lockyer Street, on the left when traveling west on Citadel Road.
Tribute of Plymouth To Her Glorious Dead 1914 – 1918   1939 – 1945 They Are In Peace For God Proved Them And Found Them Worthy For Himself Within This Shrine Is Deposited the Roll of Honour Inscribed With The Names of . . . — — Map (db m123947) WM
99 ► United Kingdom, England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle upon Tyne — Victoria Cross Recipients —
On Blandford Square at Sunderland Street, on the right when traveling south on Blandford Square.
In Remembrance of, and Respect for, those Born in Newcastle upon Tyne Who have been Awarded the Victoria Cross for Valour. This Memorial was erected by Newcastle City Council on behalf of the People of the City. Private . . . — — Map (db m126501) HM WM
100 ► United Kingdom, England, West Sussex, Chichester — Garden of Reflection and Reconciliation —
On Saint Pancras.
Please take time to rest in our garden. This is a Chichester City Council project to commemorate the end of World War One. The sculpture was carved in Sussex from a local fallen Oak tree. It is not intended to depict a specific individual . . . — — Map (db m272523) HM

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