Parkes Presbyterian Church First and Second World War Memorial Window Middle Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The Parkes Presbyterian Church, originally known as St Andrew's Church, houses a magnificent stained glass memorial window which contains the names of 23 veterans. It was originally dedicated to sixteen members from the parish who fell in the First World War. At a later date, seven names of those who fell in the Second World War were added to the window. The large window is Gothic shaped and divided into three sections. The phrase 'Pro Deo et Patria' (For God and Country) is inscribed across the top of the window. The centre panel contains a cross with a wreath and each side panel shows a crossed Union Jack and Australian flag above the veteran names. The dedication at the bottom of the middle panel refers to the soldiers of the parish who fell in the Great War 1914-1918, with the dates 1939 and 1945 relating to the Second World War added later. With the building of a new church, the Parkes Presbyterian Parish decided to install a large memorial window at the end of the nave behind the pulpit, with the names of those who had died in the First World War. It was to cost £60 and was to be designed and prepared by Brooks, Robinson Ltd. of Melbourne (Western Champion, 24 December 1918). The church was opened on 22 May 1919 by Reverend W Fisher Craigie, the Moderator of the Orange Presbytery, in front of a large congregation including several visiting clergymen from the district. The Reverend A M Ferrie offered a prayer of invocation, followed by the unveiling of the memorial window by Reverend H R Grassick (Western Champion, 22 May 1919). Inscription Pro Deo et Patria Erected to perpetuate the memory of soldiers of this parish who fell in the Great War, 1939 - (1914-1918) - 1945 [Names] Related links Brief mention (24 Dec 1918) St Andrew's Presbyterian Church (22 May 1919) Veterans listed on this memorial Veterans listed on this memorial Sort by Family nameGiven nameWar Order AscDesc Items per page 1050100- All - Apply Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more Private D Arthur First World War, 1914–18 66172 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1918 view Private W S Bicket Second World War, 1939–45 NX39714 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view Private J Blackstock Second World War, 1939–45 NX37310 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view Private W G Forsyth First World War, 1914–18 6746 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1918 view Lance Corporal R Geddes First World War, 1914–18 2485 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1918 view Lance Corporal E F Glover First World War, 1914–18 2166 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1916 - 1917 view Sergeant E J Grady Second World War, 1939–45 37501 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view Corporal P C C Humfrey Second World War, 1939–45 NX31680 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view Private H Kable First World War, 1914–18 5042 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1916 - 1917 view Private A MacDonald Second World War, 1939–45 NX27917 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view Pagination 1 2 3 Next › Next page Last » Last page Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Parkes Presbyterian Church 40 Gap Street Parkes NSW 2870 Local Government Area Parkes Shire Location status Original location Memorial type Stained glass window Recorded by Graham Wilson Year of construction 1919 Dedication date 21 May 1919 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 Second World War, 1939–45 Materials Glass