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26-February-2017
26-February-2017
26-February-2017
26-February-2017

Photographs supplied by John Huth

The stained glass window, "St. Matthew" commemorates Sergeant Roy James Hamilton who was killed in action at Tobruk in October 1942 during World War Two.

He left the proceeds of his Life Insurance to the Church and Reverend Samuel Atherton erected the window in his memory.

 

 

 

Location

Address:Jephson & High Streets, St Thomas`Anglican Church, Toowong, 4066
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -27.487625
Long: 152.990225
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Details

Monument Type:Window
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Military
Actual Event Start Date:26-October-1942
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Actual Event End Date:26-October-1942
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Dedication

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Front Inscription

In loving remembrance of 404689 W.A.G. Sgt Roy James Hamilton RAAF

Lost his life over Tobruk 26th Oct 1942 aged 23.

"He went out into the dawn having a faith in God." 

 

Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
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