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.
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
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
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
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
On King Street (New Brunswick Route 114) at Maple Street, on the right when traveling west on King Street.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
On St. Paul Street West (County 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 his exceptional . . . — — Map (db m76094) HM WM
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
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
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 WarNo. de . . . — — Map (db m234785) WM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
On Victoria Embankment at Richmond Terrace, on the left when traveling north on Victoria Embankment.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
On Donegall Square North (Northern Ireland Route A1) at Donegall Place, on the right when traveling east on Donegall Square North.
This memorial
honours Belfastman & former
H.M.S. Ganges Boy (1935 DJX 144907)
Leading Seaman
Magennis
who while serving as the diver
in H.M. Submarine XE111
was awarded the
Victoria Cross
for . . . — — Map (db m133977) WM
On Great Victoria Street (Northern Ireland Route A1) just north of Wellwood Street, on the left when traveling north.
Submariner
Born in Belfast
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Acting Leading Seaman
James Joseph Magennis
VC, Royal Navy
Was born in Belfast
Awarded the VC for his action on 31 July . . . — — Map (db m135308) HM WM
Dedicated to the memory of
Sgt. Robert Quigg, 12th Battalion R.I.R.
who won the V.C. at
the Battle of the Somme
on the 1st July 1916
Died 14th May 1955 — — Map (db m70774) HM WM
Captured during the Great War 1914-1918
Presented in commemoration of the award of the
Victoria Cross
on 29th October, 1914 to
Lieutenant J.A.O. Brooke
2nd Battn. The Gordon Highlanders
"For conspicuous bravery and great . . . — — Map (db m72647) HM WM
On Station Road at High Street, on the right when traveling south on Station Road.
In
Memory of
Sergt. John Meikle V.C.M.M.
Late Clerk at Nitshill Station
Who Enlisted in H.M. Forces
(Seaforth Highlanders)
8th February 1915 During the
Great War and was Killed
In Action on 20th July 1918
Erected by His Railway . . . — — Map (db m127327) WM
On A82 just south of B8004, on the left when traveling north.
In the summer of 1940 when Britain's fortunes in World War II were at their lowest ebb and an enemy invasion was threatened Winston Churchill boldly ordered the raising of an elite force to raid the enemy-held coastline of Europe and regain the . . . — — Map (db m85790) WM
On Pitgaveny Street at Hill Street, on the right when traveling south on Pitgaveny Street.
To the Memory of the Men of Lossiemouth
And the Landward Part of the Parish of Drainie Who Died in the
Service of their Country during the War 1914 — 1919 — Not in Vain
Seaforth Highlanders
Capt. Edwards G.E. D.S.O. · Capt. . . . — — Map (db m128162) WM
On Queen Street (Scotland Route B9040) at Kinneddar Street, on the right when traveling east on Queen Street.
David West Raymond (1868 – 1936) is best known for his local Moray seascapes and landscapes in watercolour.
James Ramsay MacDonald was born in poverty in Lossiemouth in 1866. He became Britain’s first Socialist Prime Minister in 1924 and . . . — — Map (db m128160) HM
