Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window.
A bronze tablet in a thin brass frame is below the window.

"The theme of the window is from Revelation. It shows God the Father seated on the Throne, from beneath which issues the Water of Life. He holds in His hand the Book of Life, on which are depicted the symbols of the Four Evangelists. At the top is a picture of the Dove shown descending, and in the bottom panel is a representation of a scene on "D" Day".
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Add reference and re-enter the transcription in the correct case (also correct the many errors in the newspaper reportage), correct transcription etc SN
Location
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Wellesley Parish Church (previously Methil Parish Church)
Street
Wellesley Road
Town
Methil
District
County
Country
Postcode
KY8 3BT
OS map ref
NT 36979 99500
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations

Methil Parish Church WW2 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN /HONOUR OF THE MEN AND WOMEN/ OF THIS PARISH WHO SERVED IN/THE GREAT WAR 1939-1945/AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/[names in 3 columns]/"THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE
War
How many names are listed in total?
23
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
23
What information is listed for those commemorated?
forenames, surname
How is this information ordered?
surname
Please include any additional information here
Two women
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
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, surname
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
Yes
If yes, which organisation listed it?
Historic Environment Scotland
What is the listing reference?
LB22712
Please include any additional listing information here
Category B
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Mr. W. Wilson, R.S.A. designer of the window
What role did they have in the making?
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
2nd October 1949
Who was present?
Major-General Wimberley, C.B., D.S.O., M.C., D.L., who commanded the 51st (Highland) Division during a period of WW2.
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
2nd October 1949
Who was present?
Rev. A. H. Forbes, M.C., B.D.
References
References
Image- http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=4227&mforum=warmemscot
Leven Mail - Wednesday 12 October 1949 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002691/19491012/071/0004
Methil Parish Church Memorial Unveiled
Major-General Performs Ceremony
HES LB22712 METHIL, WELLESLEY ROAD, METHIL PARISH CHURCH (CHURCH OF SCOTLAND) WITH BOUNDARY WALLS, GATEPIERS AND GATES http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB22712
Canmore ID 93697 https://canmore.org.uk/site/93697/methil-wellesley-road-methil-parish-church
Methil, Wellesley Road, Methil Parish Church