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The stained glass window commemorates Flight Lieutenant Nigel Russell Pugh, who was killed in action in May 1944 during World War Two. He was flying CAC Boomerang, A46-159.
On 29 May 1944, while giving air support to the Navy escorting a convoy in the Arafura Sea, Flight Lieutenant Pugh's aeroplane crashed into the sea, apparently after making a very tight turn, or possibly clipping the Beaufort that he was relieving. Initially reported missing, an extensive search and official enquiry found a presumption of death as a result of air operations.
On the 2nd March 1947, twelve stained glass windows were unveiled in Geelong Grammar's Chapel of All Saints. The windows commemorate twelve old boys who lost their lives during World War Two. The Reverend J. D. McKie, Bishop of Geelong declared that the windows would serve as a reminder of gallant young men who had laid down their lives.
Location
| Address: | Art School Road & Tower Road, Geelong Grammar School Chapel, Corio, 3214 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.069637 Long: 144.399168 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Window |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Military |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 29-May-1944 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 29-May-1944 |
| Link: | http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/vhd/… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 2nd March, 1947 |
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S. W. Pacific
Killed on active service
Arafura Sea, 29th May 1944
Flight Lieut.
Nigel Russell Pugh
No. 83 Squadron, R.A.A.F.
Tranquility
They shall hunger no more,
Neither thirst any more,
Neither shall the sun light on them nor any heat.
