Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two-light stained glass window depicting left, St George slaying the Dragon and right, an angel. Inscriptions at the base of each light.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Oswald's Church
Street
Church Lane
Town
Backford
District
Chester
County
Cheshire
Country
England
Postcode
CH2 4BE
OS map ref
SJ 39811 71689
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Lieutenant A Hutchinson and Wing Commander J H Hutchinson Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Left light:- To the Glory of God and in proud memory of Lieut: / Ambrose Hutchinson R.F.C. killed Jan: 19th 1918, / aged 32.... Also of Wing Com: John Harvey //
Right light:- Hutchinson R.A.F. killed Oct: 8th 1940, aged 36, / while flying in the service of their Country / Per Ardua ad Astra.
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?
Rank, forename, surname, service, date of death, age at death
How is this information ordered?
Rank, forename, surname, service, date of death, age at death
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?
Rank, forenames, surname, service, date of death, age at death.
How is this information ordered?
Rank, forenames, surname, service, date of death, age at 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
History
References
References
Beneath the Surface vol 2 by the Backford, Mollington &Districy Local History Society in 2014 (ISBN 978-1-909817-16-6) Includes short biographies of all named on the WW1 and WW2 memorial in the church.
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
42873
Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Michael
Who is it credited to?
Michael Richardson
Date Taken
2018
Who took or provided this image?
Michael Richardson
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
47122
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
hutchinson_window.jpg
Media Image Height
3340
Media Image Width
1908
Media ID
42874
Dedication Left
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Dedication Left
Copyright Statement
Copyright Michael Richardson
Who is it credited to?
Michael Richardson
Date Taken
2018
Who took or provided this image?
Michael Richardson
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
47123
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
hutchinson_window_dedication_left.jpg
Media Image Height
1245
Media Image Width
3360
Media ID
42875
Dedication Right
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Dedication Right
Copyright Statement
Copyright Michael Richardson
Who is it credited to?
Michael Richardson
Date Taken
2018
Who took or provided this image?
Michael Richardson
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
47124
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
hutchinson_window_dedication_right.jpg
Media Image Height
1270
Media Image Width
3075