Private John Poxon Memorial Window, Auburn Middle Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background Inside Auburn Presbyterian Church is a stained glass window. It is dedicated to Private John Poxon, service number 1805, who served in the First World War. It has a simple design, featuring only text, no imagery. The window is however brightly coloured, with panes of blue, pink, and yellow glass, surrounding the inscription, which is in orange. Poxon was born in Derby, England, and died of wounds on 28 August 1918 at Proyart, France. While the memorial gives his rank as Gunner, his service records indicate he was a Private. He is also inscribed on the Lidcombe War Memorial, where he lived before enlisting. Read more about Private John Poxon on the NSW War Memorials Register. Note: This memorial is not accessible to the public. Inscription In memory of Gunner John Poxon Died of wounds at Proyart 28-8-18. Related memorials Lidcombe War Memorial Auburn Presbyterian Church First World War Honour Roll Auburn Presbyterian Church First World War Memorial Window Lance Corporal Sidney (Sydney) Dunn Memorial Window, Auburn Veterans listed on this memorial Veterans listed on this memorial Sort by Family nameGiven nameWar Order AscDesc Items per page 1050100- All - Apply Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more Private John Poxon First World War, 1914–18 1805 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Auburn Presbyterian Church 29 Queen Street Auburn NSW 2144 Local Government Area Cumberland Council Setting Building – inside Location status Original location Memorial type Stained glass window Recorded by Ron Inglis Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 Materials Glass