Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
3 light stained glass medallion window.
Burma Star Medal and ribbon depicted top centre with badges of Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force and Merchant Navy either side. A jungle scene is depicted across all 3 lights.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St John the Baptist
Street
St John Street
Town
Cardiff
District
Cardiff
County
South Glamorgan
Country
Wales
Postcode
CF10 1BH
OS map ref
ST 18278 76411
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church in Wales

St John the Baptist Church Burma Star Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Left hand light (centre) WHEN/YOU GO HOME/TELL THEM OF US/AND SAY/FOR YOUR/TOMORROW/WE GAVE OUR/TODAY.
Left hand light (bottom). BURMA 1941-1945
Right hand light (bottom): Given by the Cardiff Branch of the/Burma Star Association in memory/of those who lost their lives in/the Burma Campaign.
War
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Second World War (1939-1945)
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
74439
History
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
1986
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Burma Star Window
What is the image's caption?
Burma Star Window
Copyright Statement
Sharky Ward
Who is it credited to?
Sharky Ward
Date Taken
24/03/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Sharky Ward
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1000
Media Image Width
564
Burma Star Window
What is the image's caption?
Burma Star Window
Copyright Statement
Sharky Ward
Who is it credited to?
Sharky Ward
Date Taken
24/03/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Sharky Ward
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
667
Media Image Width
1000
Burma Star Window
What is the image's caption?
Burma Star Window
Copyright Statement
Sharky Ward
Who is it credited to?
Sharky Ward
Date Taken
24/03/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Sharky Ward
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
667
Media Image Width
1000
Burma Star Window
What is the image's caption?
Burma Star Window
Copyright Statement
Sharky Ward
Who is it credited to?
Sharky Ward
Date Taken
24/03/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Sharky Ward
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1000
Media Image Width
564