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The stained glass window commemorates Lieutenant John Henty McWhae, who was killed on active service in February 1943 during World War Two.  

He was onboard Supermarine Seagull A2-9 when it crashed into the sea killing him and another former scholar of Geelong Grammar School, Pilot Officer Edward Seller. 

Location

Address:Art School Road & Tower Road, Geelong Grammar School Chapel, Corio, 3214
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -38.069637
Long: 144.399168
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Monument Type:Window
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Military
Actual Event Start Date:08-February-1943
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Actual Event End Date:08-February-1943
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Front Inscription

S. W. Pacific
Killed on active service

Bowen, Australian Waters 8th. Feb. 1943
Lieut. John Henty McWhae
Fleet Air Arm, R.N.

Glory to God in the highest ; and on earth peace, good will toward men.

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Source: MA
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