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Ellis Wellwood Sifton | |
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| Born | 12 October 1891 Wallacetown, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | 9 April 1917 (aged 25) Neuville-Saint-Vaast, Vimy Ridge, France |
| Buried | Lichfield Crater Cemetery, Thélus |
| Allegiance |  Canada |
| Years of service | 1914–1917 |
| Rank | Lance-Sergeant |
| Unit | 18th Battalion (Western Ontario), CEF |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Ellis Wellwood Sifton VC (12 October 1891 – 9 April 1917) was a Canadian soldier. Sifton was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Sifton was born in Wallacetown, Ontario and was a farmer when he enlisted in October 1914.