Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Single-light stained glass window depicting a blue cloaked, armour-clad figure with a sword resting at his feet. Above the figure are four welcoming angels and below the figure are, inscription verses, crest with motto and a personal dedication. Around the window edges are scrolled single or split-syllabled words, interrupted by small coloured designs of four anchors, two propellers, two stars and two sets of letters "RAF".
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Mary the Virgin Church
Street
Church Lane, off Reading Road
Town
Burghfield
District
Newbury
County
Berkshire
Country
England
Postcode
RG30 3TG
OS map ref
SU 67092 68395
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

H J Nicholson Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Window - left edge, top to bottom : (..?..) / JOY / ETERNAL / REST / FAITH / HOPE / RAF / CHAOS / FEAR / DUTY / SERVICE //
Window - right edge, bottom to top: DES- / PAIR / RAF / ASPIR / ATION / LIFE / EVER / LASTING / REJOIC / -ING //
Inscription: He looked for a city which hath foundations / whose builder and maker is GOD + //
Crest: FAIS BIEN FAIS VITE //
Inscription: IN MEMORY OF HARRY J NICHOLSON LOST ON / AIR OPERATIONS OFF THE DUTCH COAST APRIL 1945
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Second World War (1939-1945)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forename, initial, surname, manner of death, place of death, month and year of death, service
How is this information ordered?
Forename, initial, surname, manner of death, place of death, month and year died, service
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Maker
Maker
Ceremony
Ceremony
References
References