Basic Details Surname Sifton Forenames Ellis Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Not Stated on Memorial Honours VC Notes Date of action for which VC awarded: 9 April 1917 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Western Ontario Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lance Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Sergeant