Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Three Light Stained Glass Window Location Has this memorial been lost? Yes Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? No Building Name St Fillan's Church Street crossroads of Hillside Place, William Street, King Street and Gowrie Street Town Newport-on-Tay District North East Fife County Fife Country Scotland If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why In 1932 became Church of Scotland. Church closed in 1980 and demolished in 1981. This church should not be confused with St Fillan's Roman Catholic Church, in King Street, Newport-on-Tay If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations United Free Church What year was it moved? c1981 Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? The windows, of exceptionally beautiful design, form the three lights of the western wall. On each there is the text, touching in significance — "Blessed are the pure in heart"; "I will give thee crown of life"; "Be thou faithful unto death"; and fittingly with the central figures the Shakesperian quotation, "Thrice is he armed who hath his quarrel just." The dedication inscription runs, To the glory of God, and in loving memory of Gavin Arthur Wilson, lance-oorporal 1st London Scottish, who died of wounds in France, 31st August, 1918 — Corona Victrix." War How many names are listed in total? 1 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? 1 What information is listed for those commemorated? surname, forenames, rank, regiment, manner of death, place of death, date of death Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No What is the memorial's maintenance history? There is no evidence that the window was relocated in 1980, so is assumed lost until proven otherwise Components Component Component Details Which memorial component are you recording? Window What condition is this component in? Lost What materials has this component been constructed from? Stained Glass Listing Information Does it have listed status? No History Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Dedicated When did it take place? 14 December 1919 Who was present? Rev. John Clark References References MEMORIAL WINDOWS DEDICATED IN ST FILLAN'S U.F. CHURCH, NEWPORT. - Dundee Courier - Monday 15 December 1919A Service of a specially impressive character was conducted in St Fillan's U.F. Church, Newport, yesterday forenoon connection with the dedication of windows gifted by Mr and Mrs G. L. Wilson, Netherfield, a memorial of their youngest son, Lance-Corporal Gavin Arthur Wilson, Ist London Scottish, who died from wounds in France on 31st August, 1918. Rev. John Clark occupied the pulpit, preaching a memorable sermon that touched with fine sympathy upon the life and death of the young soldier who had been so anxious to give his service and borne so bravely his share in the battle. Clark concluded with an earnest appeal to the young men and women congregation to take their part in the battle life. The windows, of exceptionally beautiful design, form the three lights of the western wall. On each there is the text, touching in significance — "Blessed are the pure in heart"; "I will give thee crown of life"; "Be thou faithful unto death"; and fittingly with the central figures the Shakesperian quotation, "Thrice is he armed who hath his quarrel just." The dedication inscription runs, To the glory of God, and in loving memory of Gavin Arthur Wilson, lance-corporal 1st London Scottish, who died of wounds in France, 31st August, 1918 — Corona Victrix."