Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? The two light stained glass window was designed by J. Ninian Comper and unveiled on 22nd May 1927. It depicts figures of St Edward the Confessor and Edwin, abbot of Westminster and is part of a series of windows showing kings and abbots in this aisle. Above Edward's figure is a scene showing him 'touching for the king's evil'. The inscription at the base was altered to include those who died in the Second World War. This now reads: In memory of the Royal Army Medical Corps of all ranks who gave their lives in the service of their country. The original inscription ended "...who gave their lives in the Great War 1914-1919". Below this the names of the principal countries in which they served were inscribed ie. France, Flanders, Dardanelles, Italy, Macedonia, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Palestine, Africa, Persia, India and Russia. This panel was replaced by a second badge of the Corps during the alteration after the Second World War. The badge and motto of the Corps appear at the bottom of each light with the Royal Arms and the Union Flag. Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name Westminster Abbey Street Deans Yard Town Westminster District City Of Westminster County Greater London Country England Postcode SW1P 3PA OS map ref TQ 29973 79401 Other Details In the Nave If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Church of England Royal Army Medical Corps - Window Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? Window, left hand side: IN MEMORY OF THE/ ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS/ OF ALL RANKS Window, right hand side: WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE SERVICE/ OF THEIR COUNTRY Window, bottom left hand side: IN ARDUIS FIDELIS/ 1914 - 1919 Window, bottom right hand side: IN ARDUIS FIDELIS/ 1939 - 1945 War How many names are listed in total? 0 Which war or group does the memorial commemorate? First World War (1914-1918) Is the total an exact count? Yes Of the names listed, how many served and returned? 0 Of the names listed, how many died? 0 How many names are listed in total? 0 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? 0 Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No What is the memorial's maintenance history? 1946 Inscription altered to include WW2 Components Component 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 Scholarship Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it? No Maker Maker Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial SIR JOHN NINIAN COMPER RA What role did they have in the making? Designer Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Unveiled When did it take place? 22 May 1927 Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Rededicated When did it take place? 1946 Who was present? Dean of Westminster References References https://www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/commemorations/royal-army-medical-corps-ramc Image(s) Memorial Image Media ID 151683 Image Priority 1 What is the image's caption? Inscription Copyright Statement Copyright Mark Littler Who is it credited to? Mark Littler Date Taken 23/01/2023 Who took or provided this image? Mark Littler What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Image Height 2206 Media Image Width 3549 Media ID 151684 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? Windows Copyright Statement Copyright Mark Littler Who is it credited to? Mark Littler Date Taken 23/01/2023 Who took or provided this image? Mark Littler What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Image Height 3096 Media Image Width 4128
Media ID 151683 Image Priority 1 What is the image's caption? Inscription Copyright Statement Copyright Mark Littler Who is it credited to? Mark Littler Date Taken 23/01/2023 Who took or provided this image? Mark Littler What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Image Height 2206 Media Image Width 3549
Media ID 151684 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? Windows Copyright Statement Copyright Mark Littler Who is it credited to? Mark Littler Date Taken 23/01/2023 Who took or provided this image? Mark Littler What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Image Height 3096 Media Image Width 4128