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19-February-2016
19-February-2016
Photographs supplied by Neil Follett

The stained glass window commemorates Lieutenant John Henty McWhae, who was killed on active service in February 1943 during World War Two.  

He was onboard Supermarine Seagull A2-9 when it crashed into the sea killing him and another former scholar of Geelong Grammar School, Pilot Officer Edward Seller. 

Location

Address:Art School Road & Tower Road, Geelong Grammar School Chapel, Corio, 3214
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -38.069637
Long: 144.399168
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Window
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Military
Actual Event Start Date:08-February-1943
Actual Event End Date:08-February-1943

Dedication

Front Inscription

S. W. Pacific
Killed on active service

Bowen, Australian Waters 8th. Feb. 1943
Lieut. John Henty McWhae
Fleet Air Arm, R.N.

Glory to God in the highest ; and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Source: MA
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