This two-light memorial window, dated 1948 and signed by G. E. R. Smith ⓘ, was executed under the name of A. K. Nicholson Studios following the death of Archibald Keightley Nicholson in 1937. It commemorates John H. Hawes, musician and poet, killed in action on 16 March 1945 aged twenty-five, together with other members of the church who fell in the Second World War.

The left light depicts David the Psalmist, seated with harp and surrounded by sheep, recalling both his pastoral youth and his authorship of the Psalms. His red and white robes are set against a pale quarry background, maintaining the disciplined Gothic framework characteristic of the Nicholson studio tradition.

The right light shows Saint Francis of Assisi, standing with birds and animals gathered peacefully around him, embodying humility, harmony with creation, and spiritual gentleness.

The upper tracery contains an angel in the form of a Maltese cross, holding shields that include a portcullis and the Prince of Wales’ feathers, alongside a stylised poppy and crossed keys — symbols linking national service, sacrifice, and ecclesiastical authority.

In the base roundel appears a pastoral landscape accompanied by the inscription:

“Let all things their creator bless
And worship him with humbleness.”

The dedication reads:

“In memory of John H. Hawes, musician and poet, killed in action March 16th 1945 aged 25, and all other members of this church who fell in the war 1939–1945. A short life well spent.”

The pairing of David and Francis unites sacred music and praise (David) with humility and love of creation (Francis), forming an appropriate memorial to a young musician-poet. Stylistically the window continues the interwar Neo-Gothic idiom of Nicholson’s workshop, though with a slightly softer post-war tonality.