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PERTH, WILSON CHURCH (Former) WW2

 
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 1:21 pm    Post subject: PERTH, WILSON CHURCH (Former) WW2 Reply with quote

This memorial was originally in the Wilson Church, Perth (Scott Street, I understand) but was relocated to St. Matthews Church when the former congregation was disolved;

St. Matthew's Church, Tay Street
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In the s aisle, under the gallery, a Second World War memorial window (Our Lord blessing soldiers) by Alexander Gilfillan 1953, formerly in the demolished Wilson United Presbyterian Church



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PostPosted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 1:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Adam Brown said:
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Another great post of a memorial window.

The kneeling figure on the left looks like a member of the RAF but the shorts would imply Middle East or far East Service perhaps? Does it represent either G. Millar or H. McIntosh?

Note the Small image of the pelican and her young on the right hand scroll
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 1:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, I did note the pelican in piety which seems to have been a very much favoured symbol, moreso for the Great War.
A good spot of the airman in shorts....the more you look!
Strong imagery of Jesus showing the signs of the crucifixion in his hands and feet too.

RAF:
Name: FINDLAY, DUNCAN CAMERON
Initials: D C
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Sergeant (Obs.)
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force
Unit Text: 103 Sqdn.
Age: 25
Date of Death: 26/03/1940
Service No: 565318
Additional information: Son of William Nevay Porter and Annie Cameron Findlay, of Perth.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Plot 19. Row E. Grave 9.
Cemetery: TERLINCTHUN BRITISH CEMETERY, WIMILLE

Could not find anything linking G. Millar to Perth.

A possible
Name: McINTOSH, HUGH CAMERON
Initials: H C
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Radio Officer
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Ferry Command
Age: 27
Date of Death: 10/08/1941
Additional information: Son of George and Francis Amelia McIntosh; husband of Margaret Ruth McIntosh, of Markham, Ontario, Canada.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Plot 7. Coll. grave 398-413.
Cemetery: KILBRIDE OLD CHURCHYARD
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 2:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Window designed by Alexander Gilfillan in 1953
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2019 4:33 pm    Post subject: WMR (ex UKNIWM) report Reply with quote

WMR 82149
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