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St Paul's Presbyterian Church Second World War Memorial Windows, Walcha

St Paul's Presbyterian Church Second World War Memorial Windows, Walcha
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St Paul's Presbyterian Church Second World War Memorial Windows, Walcha, close-up of RAAF window
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St Paul's Presbyterian Church Second World War Memorial Windows, Walcha, close-up of RAAF honour roll
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St Paul's Presbyterian Church Second World War Memorial Windows, Walcha, close-up of AIF window
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St Paul's Presbyterian Church Second World War Memorial Windows, Walcha, close-up of AIF honour roll
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Description / Background

Located inside St Paul's Presbyterian Church in Walcha, NSW, these two stained glass windows are dedicated to members of the community who fell in the Second World War. One is on the eastern side of the church and the other is on the western side.

The windows have similar designs and colouring, both featuring a medieval knight and architectural elements, including columns and arches. One window depicts St George, identifiable by the red cross on his clothing. He carries a flag and a sword. The other depicts an unknown knight, who carries a different flag and a shield. 

At the bottom of both windows is an honour roll of names. One is for the Royal Australian Air Force (R.A.A.F.) and the other is for the Australian Imperial Force (A.I.F.). There are 14 names in total, seven names on each roll. Stylised emblems for R.A.A.F. and the Royal Australian Navy are on the first roll and the Rising Sun badge of the Australian Army is on the second. 

The windows were made by Standard Glass Studios, Sydney, who specialised in memorial windows for churches. They were dedicated on 9 November 1952 by the Right Reverend Charles Keir, the Presbyterian Moderator. The special service was reported in the National Advocate the following day. The unveiling was held to coincide with the church's centenary celebrations. 

The windows are available for viewing when the church is open.

Inscription

R.A.A.F. window

In honoured memory of members of the

RAAF who paid the supreme sacrifice

1939–1945

[Names]

A.I.F. window

In honoured memory of members of the

AIF who paid the supreme sacrifice

1939–1945

[Names]

Veterans listed on this memorial

Veterans listed on this memorial

Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more
J A Thompson Second World War, 1939–45 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view
Private C J Wellard Second World War, 1939–45 NX32152 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Staff Sergeant K Wharton Second World War, 1939–45 NX82336 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Private W H White Second World War, 1939–45 NX40245 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view

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Address
St Paul's Presbyterian Church
8 Hill Street East
Walcha NSW 2354
Local Government Area
Walcha Shire
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Stained glass window
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
1952
Dedication date
09 November 1952
Conflict/s
Second World War, 1939–45
Materials
Glass
Metal