Private John Poxon Memorial Window, Auburn
Description
Inside Auburn Presbyterian Church is a stained glass window. It is dedicated to Private John Poxon, service number 1805, who served in the First World War. It has a simple design, featuring only text, no imagery. The window is however brightly coloured, with panes of blue, pink, and yellow glass, surrounding the inscription, which is in orange.
Poxon was born in Derby, England, and died of wounds on 28 August 1918 at Proyart, France. While the memorial gives his rank as Gunner, his service records indicate he was a Private. He is also inscribed on the Lidcombe War Memorial, where he lived before enlisting.
Read more about Private John Poxon on the NSW War Memorials Register.
Note: This memorial is not accessible to the public.
Inscription
In memory of Gunner John Poxon
Died of wounds at Proyart 28-8-18.
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Veterans listed on this memorial
| Last held rank | Given Name | Family Name | Conflicts | Fate | Service No. | Service | Unit at embarkation | Campaign | Read more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private | John | Poxon | First World War, 1914–18 | Died of wounds (DOW) | 1805 | Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) | Light Trench Mortar Battery - Reinforcement 5 | view |
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Address
Auburn Presbyterian Church
29 Queen Street
Auburn NSW 2144
AustraliaLocal Government Area
- Cumberland Council
Setting
- Building – inside
Location status
Original locationMemorial type
- Stained glass window
Recorded by
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- First World War, 1914–18
Materials
- Glass