Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Rose window which is the oculus above the 4 light window. The oculus bears the image of the Burning Bush with the motto' Nec tamen consumebatur' in a wide band around it. On the estreme outside there is a decoration which suggests eight compass points. There is a brass plaque on wooden backboard bearing the dedication, with lettering in sans serifs capitals
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
United Reformed (formerly Presbyterian) Church (now closed)
Town
Thropton
District
Alnwick
County
Northumberland
Country
England
Postcode
NE65 7ND
OS map ref
NU 02862 02251
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
United Reformed

David Matheson Smith Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
THE ROSE WINDOW IS ERECTED BY/REV AA AND MRS SMITH/AND LADY HENDERSON/IN MEMORY OF THEIR PARENTS/ALSO OF/DAVID MATHESON SMITH, RAF, SON OF REV AA AND MRS SMITH/KILLED IN ACTION DECEMBER 1944
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, relationships, service, 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?
Plaque
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Brass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Backboard
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
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
The burning bush and the latin motto is the badge of the Presbyterian Church. Translated the motto reads "But it is not consumed", and is based on Exodus 3:2
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
S M Scott
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Reed Millican
What role did they have in the making?
Makers
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
14 Jun 1953
Who was present?
Mrs Smith, his mother
References
References
Morpeth Herald 12 June 1953
CWGC Entry-https://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/2809913/smith,-francis-david-matheson/