Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two circular stained glass windows on the upper floor of the Church, also a framed photograph of him in the 'Simpson Room, in the Church
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St John's Church
Street
Bath Street
Town
Largs
District
Cunninghame
Country
Scotland
Postcode
KA30 8BL
OS map ref
NS 20122 59273
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of Scotland

Squadron Leader E R Simpson Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
First Window-Top-AND BROUGHT YOU/UNTO MYSELF
Bottom-TO THE GLORY OF GOD & IN PROUD REMEMBRANCE OF/ERNEST ROBERT SIMPSON DIED 26TH FEB 1943/"THROUGH TOIL TO THE STARS"

Second Window-Top-I BARE YOU IN EAGLES/WINGS
Bottom-TO THE GLORY OF GOD & IN PROUD REMEMBRANCE OF/ERNEST ROBERT SIMPSON DIED 26TH FEB 1943/"PER ARDUA AD ASTRA"



Photograph-ERNEST ROBERT SIMPSON/1908-1943/Deacon 1930-Elder 1936
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?
surname, forenames, date of death
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
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Photograph/s
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Paper
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Frame
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Wood
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
References
References
http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=6357&mforum=warmemscot
Troon & Prestwick Times of Friday 27th August 1948, page 2 – this paper had a small Largs column at that time:

‘St John’s Church was filled to capacity on Sunday forenoon when two memorial windows in the transept gallery were dedicated to the glory of God and in memory of Squadron-Leader Ernest R. Simpson, D.F.M., R.A.F.V.R., elder son of Mr and Mrs A. Simpson, Woodbank, the impressive service being conducted by the Rev. W. Morrison Kelly, B.D., S.T.M. The gallant young officer, who died on 20th February 1943, was 35 years of age. He was the youngest elder of the church, captain of the 1st Largs Boy’s Brigade Company, and a member of Largs branch of Toc H. His widow and three young sons attended the service. The memorial windows are the gift of his parents, his father being session clerk of St John’s Church. Representatives of the Boys’ Brigade and Toc H. Attended the service.’