USAAF Memorial South Porch, Chelmsford

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Reference WMO/175829

Address:

Chelmsford Cathedral

New Street

Chelmsford

CM1 1TY

England

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Status: On original site
Type: Freestanding
Location: Internal
Setting: Attached to a building/structure
Description: Composite
Materials:
  • Glass Stained Glass
Lettering: Painted
Conflicts:
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
About the memorial: US Armed Forces Gratitude: Late fifteenth century south porch with improvements made following the Second World War with enrichment added to serve as a memorial to the many American Airmen who were stationed in Essex between 1942 and 1945. The work included repaving the floor, installing new stained glass windows to the east and west sides, improvements to the entrance doors, benches and notice boards. The works were carried out under the direction of architect Stephen Dykes-Bowler, with individual craftsmen responsible for the design of individual elements. H & K Mabbitt of Colchester added applied traceried panels to the external face of each door, incorporating 18 carved symbols, both secular and religious. The central feature of each door is a carved and painted shield one depicting the United States Army Air Force badge of 1942-1945 the other the ship of the church. The mongrams on the benches stand for the English speaking union and the Essex Anglo-American Goodwill Association. One window includes the arms of the Sovereign and the rose of England, the thistle of Scotland and the shamrock of Northern Ireland. Also there are the arms of the diocese of Chelmsford and the arms of the county of Essex. oak leaves and acorns encircle the windows. Windows on the west side show emblems of the USA including that of the US Air Force. In the centre is the eagle holding an olive branch in one talon and the arrows of war in the other the stripes of the US flag and the 13 stars are arranged in the flower above. Washington family coat of arms are on the right. Unveiled by General Griswold and Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery of Alamein 17 October 1953.
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