Stained Glass Window at Tatura St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
241 Hogan Street, Tatura, GREATER SHEPPARTON CITY
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Memorial Window References & Acknowledgements
Stained Glass Window at Tatura St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church - Memorial Window References & Acknowledgements
AWM Roll of Honour; NAA: A705, 166/28/360; Argus, 24 July 1945, p.14; Brooks, Robinson & Co. job books (1923-c1966)
Stained Glass Window at Tatura St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church - Memorial Window Subject
Airman
Stained Glass Window at Tatura St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church - Memorial Window Text
He lived, He died, He lives
Stained Glass Window at Tatura St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church - Memorial Window Inscription
To the Glory of God, in loving memory of Flying Officer Alan M. Montgomery. Killed on active service in England 24th July 1944. Aged 23 years. From his Father, Mother, and Brothers.
Memorial Window Description & History
Stained Glass Window at Tatura St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church - Memorial Window Description & History
This appears to be the first of a number of windows that were made by Brooks, Robinson & Co. to commemorate the loss of airmen during the Second World War. The Hucker memorial at Lake Bolac and the Jones memorial at Yarram were both adapted from this cartoon. As was sometimes the case, especially among the airmen memorials, the head of the young flying officer was painted from a portrait, giving the window a very personal touch. The Air Force badge and motto 'Per Ardua Ad Astra' was inserted in the base panel above the inscription, and symbols of peace and victory over death, doves, crown and palm fronds, added to the head of the window. Mr. WJ Montgomery placed the order for the window, measuring approximately 95 x 24 inches in April 1946.
Alan Martin Montgomery was 23 years of age and a Flying Officer at the 16 Service Flying Training School at RAF Newton, Nottinghamshire England when he was accidentally killed with three other crew members in the Mitchell 986. On the anniversary of his death his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William J Montgomery of Tatura, placed a notice in the Argus that paid tribute to Monty and F/O Ron Stephens RAAF, W/O Allan Cook RAAF and Flight Sergeant Norm Hatrick RCAF. 'Pals always, they live in our memory'.
Heritage Study and Grading
Vic War Heritage Inventory - Stained Glass Memorial Windows Study
Author: Bronwyn Hughes
Year: 2013
Grading: Local
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