Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two-light stained glass window with inscription across the bottom. Above the two lights is a quatrefoil stained glass window bearing a regimental insignia and motto. Left light depicts a winged armour-clad warrior holding a cross-like spear in his right hand and the left hand is steading a shield resting on his leg. Right light depicts a cloaked and bare-footed figure reaching out with his right hand to a lamb, whilst the left hand is gently clasping a fox. A rabbit looking upwards is at his feet. Four birds are flying above the figure.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Nicholas Church
Town
Compton
District
Guildford
County
Surrey
Country
England
Postcode
GU3 1EE
OS map ref
SU 95459 47022
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Captain W H C Hodges Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Quatrefoil window: UBIQUE / FAS ET GLORIA DUCU //
Main window: Giving thanks to GOD for the loved memory of Wm HAROLD CLIFF HODGES / Capt. ROYAL ARTILLERY. born 1918 killed in action in ITALY 16th JANUARY 1944 / And for his parents WILLIAM AND JOAN CLIFF HODGES
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?
Forenames, surname, rank, regiment, year of birth, manner of death, place of death, date of death, relationships
How is this information ordered?
Forenames, surname, rank, regiment, year of birth, manner of death, place of death, date of death, relationships
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
War Memorials Online Reference number
265611
History
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Ninian Cooper
What role did they have in the making?
Makers
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Captain W H C Hodges
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Captain W H C Hodges
Copyright Statement
Philip Paine
Who is it credited to?
Philip Paine
Date Taken
26/06/2019
Who took or provided this image?
Philip Paine
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1836
Media Image Width
3264