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23-August-2021
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The stained glass window commemorates Gunner Claude Bleeze who died in service during World War Two.
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—MEMORIAL WINDOW—
In the presence of a representative gathering of relatives and friends, a memorial window to the late Private Claude Bleeze, who died of illness at Port Moresby, was unveiled in the Gumeracha Baptist Church last Sunday morning. During a short impressive service Mr. Elliott Hannaford in earnest well chosen words, eulogised the sacrifice of the lad who had passed through the Salem Sunday School and he then unveiled the window in memory of "A Gallant Soldier."
Mr. Eric Jamieson, president of the R.S.L. sub-branch, who was accompanied by the secretary, Mr. R. Amber, addressed the gathering and repeated the Soldiers' pledge to fallen heroes. The service began with the singing of the hymn "Lead kindly Light" and concluded with the National Anthem. Miss D. Billingsley presided at the organ.
Mount Barker Courier and Onkaparinga and Gumeracha Advertiser (SA ), 21 April 1949.
Mount Barker Courier and Onkaparinga and Gumeracha Advertiser (SA ), 21 April 1949.
Location
| Address: | Kenton Valley Road, Salem Baptist Church, Gumeracha, 5233 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.829063 Long: 138.887724 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Window |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Military |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 02-March-1943 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 02-March-1943 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 17th April, 1949 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MATo the glory of God
And in loving memory of Claude Bleeze who gave his life for his country
March 2nd 1943 Pt Moresby
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