This memorial window is at the front of the church to the left of the pulpit. It was provided by St Martin's Guild in 1921.  The statement at the foot of the window reads...

"To the Glory of God and in grateful memory of those from this parish who gave their lives in the Great War 1912-1919. This window is erected by St Martin's Guild East Woodhay 1921."

A description is provided on a printed statement beneath the window:

“The Window above is the Memorial which St Martin’s Guild have erected to commemorate for ever the names of those from this Parish who gave their lives for us in the Great War, 1914-1919. The picture in the window gives us the story of St Martin, the Soldier Patron Saint of our Church, that is the Saint in whose name the Church was dedicated to God

The story is that on a cold winter’s day a young soldier named Martin, in the Roman Army, rode forth from the gates of Amiens, and as he passed along the great Roman road he saw a poor old man shivering by the roadside. Martin immediately drew his sword, divided his cloak, and gave half to the beggar. That night he had a dream and saw our Lord wearing the half of his cloak which he had so charitably given away.

‘Know ye, said our Lord, who hath clothed me with this cloak? My servant Martin, though baptised, hath given me this. Well done my good and faithful servant.’

Directly after this vision Martin was baptised, and in 371 AD became Bishop of Tours. He died at the age of 81 more renowned, beloved and esteemed than any Saint after the apostolic age.

His name has been honoured throughout Christendom, and especially in France and England. 160 Churches are dedicated to God’s glory in his name in England alone.”

The St Martin’s Guild centenary triptych was donated by St Martin’s Guild to commemorate the centenary in 2008. It was created from three panels of stained-glass which were found abandoned and in a derelict state in the belltower. They were originally from the windows of the church and each depicts a miracle.

To bring them together and produce a complete picture, they have been joined by new stained glass and lead using the traditional method, so providing a modern work of art whilst rescuing and displaying part of the church’s heritage

The concept of backlighting the panel was introduced to enable the wonderful vibrant colours of the class to be seen clearly - an effect that normally occurs only when there is bright sunlight.