Ce mémorial est dédié à David Hornell, V.C. Il a été érigé en 1977 par la Fondation du patrimoine ontarien, du ministère de la Culture et des Loisirs.
Plaque commémorative de David Hornell, V.C.
Toronto, Ontario
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Inscription
FLIGHT LIEUTENANT DAVID ERNEST HORNELL, V.C.
1910 - 1944
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 Scotland, Hornell was on anti-submarine patrol in a
twin-engined CANSO when he and his eight man crew sighted
and attacked a German submarine. Heavy enemy fire quickly
crippled the aircraft but Hornell persevered with skill and
determination until the submarine had been destroyed. For
his bravery during this action and the subsequent ordeal
after abandoning the aircraft, Hornell was awarded the Victoria
Cross, the British Commonwealth’s highest award for valour.
He died soon after being rescued.
Erected by the Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Culture and Recreation
Informations pour les visiteurs
Location
Plaque commémorative de David Hornell, V.C.
32, rue Victoria
Toronto
Ontario
Plaque commémorative de David Hornell, V.C.
32, rue Victoria
Toronto
Ontario
Coordonnées GPS
Lat. 43.619259
Long. -79.488612
Lat. 43.619259
Long. -79.488612