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Leigh Memorial Church First World War Memorial Windows

Leigh Memorial Church First World War Memorial Windows
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A series of three stained glass windows located either side of the First World War Roll of Honour.

  • The first window bears a the image of a knight in armour with upraised sword and shield and the word 'Courage' beneath his feet.
  • The second window bears the inscription recorded below. 
  • The third window has a similar knight in armour but with his sword sheathed and holding a laurel wreath above his head. The word 'Victory' is beneath.
Inscription

These three windows are in memory of James A. Tamsett, Stephen J. Booth, Clive Wooster, J. Morris Hunt members of this congregation who nobly striving nobly fell in the Great War - 1914-1918. Their bodies rest in peace but their names liveth for evermore. Also to commemorate those whose names are recorded on the Honour Roll near by. They braved the hazards of war in many lands at the call of King and Country.

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Address
119 Macquarie Street
Parramatta NSW 2150
Local Government Area
Parramatta Council, City of
Setting
Building – inside
Memorial type
Stained glass window
Recorded by
David Roden
Year of construction
1923
Dedication date
12 August 1923
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18