A funeral service was held at Victoria Road Congregational Church on Saturday. conducted by the Minister (Rev. Norman Armstrong), assisted by the late Minister (Rev. V. A. Barradale) for Miss Catherine Allen, whose sudden death occurred on Wednesday, at 147, Elston Road, Cambridge, aged 71 years. A representative congregation attended and the hymns, “Jesus these eyes have never seen,” and “God of the living in whose eyes,” were sung, accompanied by the organist.

Miss Allen, who was much respected in the district, having kept the Histon Road Post Office for a number of years. previous to which she was in the Burnham-on-Crouch Post Office for ten years Ecnd at St. Ives Post Office for 30 years. Holding an Imperial Service Medal for 40 years' faithful service.

The interment was at Histon Road Cemetery.

The immediate mourners were: Mr. C. Allen (brother), Miss F. Allen, Miss J. Allen and Miss M. Allen (sisters), Mr. and Mrs. Hart (Bedford). Mr. H. Vauser (representing Mrs. Bedford, of Needingworth).

Floral tributes were from Frances and Ethel, “In loving memory”; Janet, Madge and Charlie; Sid and family (Bedford); Rose, Dorrie and Fred (Sheffield); Frank & family (Ampthill); Ralph Thoday and family; Mr. and Mrs. R. Higgins; Red House staff (Histon); Mr. and Mrs. Harding and Vera; Mr. and Mrs. H. Stevens; Mr. and Mrs. C. Porter, Mr. and Mrs. Floate and Mr. D. Porter; Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Lyles; Mr. and Mrs. Hillman; Mr. and Mrs. A. Waters (Histon); Friends and neighbours of Histon Road; 19, Corona Road; Mrs. Ley: Miss M. Songer; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ison; Mrs. Mansfield and Pam; Mr, and Mrs. Climber; Mrs, Ellwood and family; Mr. Hart and all at 135, Histon Road; Mrs. Smith; Mr. and. Mrs. Ward (née Rowlett) (bride's bouquet); Kit and Ralph; Peggy, Joan, John and Bob.

Owing to indisposition, Mrs. Rule, of 147, Histon Road, Mrs. Hill. of Bedford, and Mrs. Ingram (Sheffield) (sisters) were unable to be present.

Messrs. Harry Williams and Sons of Victoria Park, Cambridge. carried out the funeral arrangements.

The family tender sincere thanks to all friends, and especially to the neighbours, who rendered great assistance, also for the many letters and beautiful floral tributes.

Died in Indian Theatre of War.— News has just been received by his parents of the death of Pte. Allen Dennis William, of the Northamptonshre Regt., who died in the Indian theatre of war on August 8th, 1945, as a result of anterior poliomyetitis. Pte. William, whose home was at 6, Jordan's Yard, Cambridge, was educated at Chesterton Senior School, and prior to enlistment he worked for the Y.M.C.A. Dpot, Chesterton Road.

NEWS was received in Cambridge this week of the death on active service of Sgt.- Pilot John Charles Hinton Allen, R.A.F., son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Allen (of 52, Hertford Street, Cambridge). Aged 21, Sergt.-Pilot Allen was educated at the Perse School, and will be remembered by many as a keen Rugby player. At the outbreak of war he was a pupil engineer and studying for his A.M.I. (Mech.) E. Joining the R.A.F.V.R. at the age of 19, he proved an apt pupil, and at the end of his training was appointed flying and navigation instructor.

The death has just been confirmed of Fit. Sergt. Edwin A. Allgood, of the R.A.F., whose home was at 3. Merlon Street, Cambridge. "Eddie," as most of his friends familiarly knew him, was an old Central School boy and an active member of the Town Rowing Club. He joined the Volunteer Reserve in 1939, and passed out as a wireless operator and gunner during the early months of the war. Since then he had seen much active service with Coastal Command and had taken part in many raids an enemy shipping and submarine bases.

He leaves a widow, having been married only a few months ago. He was 30 years old, and will be best remembered by his friends for cheerfulness and sincerity of purpose, both in his work and at his play. Eddie was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Allgood, who lost a younger son, Harold, who was killed in the Battle of Britain in 1940. A third son is also serving in the R.A.F.

NEWS has been received in Cambridge that Flight-Sergt. Harold Henry Allgood, previously reported missing, is now reported “killed in action.” He was 25 years of age and the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. James Allgood, of 3, Merton Street, Cambridge.

After leaving the Central School he joined the Royal Air Force in September, 1931. On the completion of his training he served with a fighter squadron and was promoted flight-sergeant in 1940.

He was well known by many Cambridge residents, and very popular with those who-knew him.

Died at Sea.—Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Allin, of 288, Milton Road, Cambridge, have received the sad news from the War Office that their youngest son, Signalman B. L. Allin, of the Royal Corps of Signals, is now presumed to have been killed in action at sea on October 1st or 2nd, 1942, when the Japanese vessel in which he was travelling prisoner of war was sunk. Signalman Allin was educated at the County School for Boys, and before war was with the Radio Department of P. H. Aliin and Sons, 12, Bridge Street.

NOTIFICATION has reached Mr. and Mrs. H. Ambrose, of 70, Catherine Street, Cambridge, that their son, Trooper H. A. Ambrose, who had been reported missing in January, died a prisoner of war in Tripoli Hospital on February 4th. Educated at St. Philip's School, he was 31 years of age and before the war served as a reservist, being called up at the commencement of hostilities. A keen sportsman, he was a member of the Y.M.C.A. Rowing Club and also of the old St. Barnabas' Cricket Club.

News has been received in Cambridge that Sapper Alwyne R. C. Andrews (“Andy”) is missing, presumed killed, on May 6th. He was serving with the R. E.’s in Burma.

Aged 29, Sapper Andrews was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Andrews, 129 Mill Road. A St. Ivian by birth, he had lived at Cambridge during the last ten years and was an apprentice at Coulson and Son's, St. Andrew's Street, in the plumbing department. Before the war he was a keen member of St. Barnabas' B.B., afterwards joining the Railway Home Guard.

Sailor Killed in Action.—Mrs. Anstee, of 9, Elm Street, Cambridge, has received news from the Admiralty that her husband, A.B. Reginald G. Anstee, who was reported missing on November 22nd, 1944, is now officially reported to have been killed when the submarine Stratagem was lost. A.B. Anstee, who was 25, was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Anstee, of 35, Ditton Fields. He was an old Central School boy, and joined the Navy at the age of 15.

Killed at Singapore.—News has been received by Mrs. S. G. Ashman, of 24, Lichfield Road, Cambridge, that her husband, Corpl. Stanley G. Ashman, 1st Batt. Cambs. Regiment, was killed during the fighting at Singapore on 14th February, 1942. Corpl. Ashman was the son of Mrs. W. Ashman, of 32, Northampton Street, and before joining up he was employed by Messrs. Laurie and McConnal Ltd.

Prisoner of War's Death. — Mrs. E. Asplin, of 4, New Street, Cambridge, has received news that her son, Pte, C. H. Asplin, 2nd Cambridgeshire Regiment., died of dysentery on May 23rd, 1943, whilst a prisoner of war in Thailand. Pte. Asplin was educated at the Central School, and before joining up was employed at Peterhouse.

Killed in Action.—A report has been received from the War Office by his parents at 26, Hawthorn Way, Cambridge, that their eldest son, Corporal James Leslie Joseph Attie, of the 5th Battalion Royal Tank Regiment, was killed in action, in the North-West European theatre of war, on 18th July. Prior to his landing in France on D-Day, he had served with the original 8th Army in the famous 7th Armoured Division (“Desert Rats”), of which his regiment formed part, being wounded in 1941. He served with them in the many battles of the Libyan Desert and Tunisian campaigns, and at the close of these he was in action at the landing at Salerno (Italy). After 3¼ years abroad he returned to this country with his unit for a brief rest, and was serving with this regiment up to the time of his death. Aged 24 years, he was, prior to his calling up for service, employed as a sorting clerk and telegraphist at the G.P.O., Mill Road, and was an old Central School boy.

Prisoner of War Death. — The official news has been received by Mrs. Austin, "Lynhurst," 54, Woodlands Park, Girton, that her husband, Sergt. R. G. C. Austin, 1st Bn. Cambs, Regiment, died of cholera at Kinsayok Camp on July 29th, 1943. A member of the staff of the National Provincial Bank, Trinity Street, Cambridge, he joined the local Territorial Regiment at the time of the Munich crisis, September, 1938. "Rex" Austin was well-known both in the borough and the county for his work in connection with the Youth Organisation, the Junior Imperial League.

Mrs. Back, of 7, Courtney Way Cambridge, has received news that her son, Trooper Stanley Back, of the Royal Tank Regiment, previously reported missing, was killed in action on May 29th in the Middle East.

Aged 21, and a twin brother of Mr. Jack Back, Trooper Back joined up in May, 1941, and went overseas in November. He was educated at the Central School and afterwards at the Cambridgeshire Technical School, and before joining up was an articled pupil of Messrs. Chater and Myhill, accountants.

He was a keen member of the Cambridge Amateur Swimming Club before the war.

Killed in Normandy. — Mrs. G. W. Barber, of 320, Cherry Hinton Road, has been notified by the War Office that her husband, D./M. George W. Barber, Royal Artillery, was killed in action in Normandy on June 28th. He was attached to a Tank Regiment when killed. Aged 33 years, he was a native of Peterborough, but has resided in Cambridge for some years, where he was a well-known plasterer. Previous to joining the Forces, he was a member of the Warden's Service for the Borough. When the appeal was made to Wardens, in 1940, to join the Home Guard, he was one of the first to volunteer for this extra duty, and was attached to “B” Company, 5th Battalion Cambs.. He leaves a widow and a five-year-old son.

Mrs. D. Barton, of 37, Hobart Road, Cambridge, has received news that her husband, Pte. H. J. Barton, 2nd Cambs. Regiment, has been reported "missing at sea" since November, 1944, when the ship conveying prisoners from Thailand to Japan was sunk. He was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Barton, of 26, Newnham Road, Cambridge. Before being called up Pte. Barton was employed by the Eastern National Bus Co.

Death of Another P.O.W. - News has been received in Cambridge of the death of another member of the Forces in a Japanese per-of-war camp. He is Sapper Robert Bavister, R.E., aged 29, who until the war was employed with the Atlas Stone Company, Coldham's Lane. He was called up as a Territorial and was reported missing after the fall of Singapore. He died on Julyu 13th, 1943, from cholera in Malaya Camp. Sapper Bavister was married only a week before he went abroad, his wife coming from Norwich, where she is still living.

Mrs. Baxter, of 92, Mowbray Road, Cambridge, has just received news that her son, Ordinary Telegraphist John Baxter, is missing, presumed killed, off French North Africa. Before joining the Navy a year ago at the age of 18, he was employed at the Shirehall in the medical department.

He was an old Central School boy.

Mrs. W. Beck, of 68, East Road, Cambridge, has received a telegram informing her that her husband, Gunner William Beck, has been killed in action while serving in the Middle East.

Gunner Beck, who came to Cambridge 12 years ago, spent much of his early life with his mother, Mrs. M. Beck, of 9, St Clement's Hill, Truro, Cornwall, and was employed in Cambridge as a gardener by Mr Brown, of Many Gates, Hills Road. Gunner Beck, who had been in the Cambs. Territorials previous to his being called up, was well known as an Army lightweight boxer, and will be remembered by many friends in the town.

Died in Thailand.—Sad news has just been received by Mr. and Mrs. H. Betson, of 62, Kendal Way, Old Chesterton, that their eldest son, Pte. H. W. Betson, 1st Cambs. Regiment, was believed to have died of beri-beri whilst a P.O.W. at Chungkai Camp, Thailand, and was buried at the old cemetery (south). At the time of his death Pte. Betson was working on the notorious Thailand-Siam railway. Before going overseas he had served two years in the Cambridge Territorials, and had won a second prize in shooting. He was also keen on motor cycling and swimming, receiving three certificates for the latter.

Killed in Action.—News has been received by Mrs, T. Bidwell, of 183, Sturton Street, Cambridge, stating that her husband, Driver Thomas Bidwell, R.A.S.C., was killed in action whilst serving with the British Forces in the Central Mediterranean. He was 38 yearsof age, and before joining up was employed as a hairdresser by Mr. Pilbeam, of Corn Exchange Street.

Prisoner of War's Death in Borneo. — Official news- has just been received by Mrs. W. Blazley, of 80b, York Street, Cambridge, that her eldest son, A.C.1 T. W. Blazley, died on June 4th, 1945, whilst a prisoner of war in Borneo. Before volunteering for the R.A.F., he was employed by the Cambridge Co-operative Society.

SPORTSMEN throughout the county will be grieved to hear of the death of “Sid” Brans whilst on active service. Information has been received through the International Red Cross confirming his death and stating that he had been buried in the Military Cemetery at Cologne.

Brans was a local boy and, after leaving the County School became-an assistant in the Zoological Department of the University. Early in the war he volunteered for service in the Royal Corp of Signals, but later transferred to the R.A.F., in which service he met his death.

A brother of Mr. E. Brans, of 20, Norwich Street, Cambridge, Brans was well known in local cricket and football.- He was for a number of years a member and captain of the Y.M.C.A. Cricket Club, and will also be remembered as a member of the County side. He was also a member of the Camden Football Club.

NEWS has been received of the deaths of two Cambridge men who were prisoners of war in the Far East.

Both died from beri-beri.

The first was Pte. Albert F. Braysher, Beds. and Herts. Regt., son of Mr. F. Braysher, 60, Young Street, who died on June, 21st whilst a prisoner of war in Japanese hands. Prior, to being called up he was employed in Queens College kitchen, and played left beck for the Servants' team a few years back. He was also captain of King's united team, and also played against Oxford College Servants during the same period. Pte. Braysher was also in the Servants' rowing eight. He was unmarried, and his fiancée, Miss B. Gawthrop, Scotland Road, only received a P.O.W. card from him a few weeks back saying he was well.

Died in Thailand.— Official news has been received that Private James Bremner, 2nd Batt. Cambs. Regiment, husband of Mrs. J. Bremner (nee Marie Thurston), of 465, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, and youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J Bremner, 96, Douglas Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E.17, died whilst a prisoner of war in Thailand on January 22nd, 1943 cause unknown. Before the war Private Bremner was manager for Messrs. Pearks and Co., Fitzroy street, Cambridge.

Cambridge V.A.D.'s Tragic Death. — Our photo shows Miss Ruby Margaret Brookes, of 360, Mill Road, Cambridge, one of the first Cambridge V.A.D.s to volunteer for service in India, who was killed in a jeep accident at Singapore on Monday. She was a nursing sister, attached to the Indian General Hospital at Johore, but had for some time been in Singapore.

Missing, Presumed Killed.—Mrs. E. Brown, of 88. Stretten Avenue, CambrIdge, has received news that her son, Sergt.-Wireless Operator Douglas Frederick Browns aged 20 years, No. 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron, has been reported missing, presumed killed whilst returning from a raid on S.W. Germany this month. Before joining up, Sergt. Brown was employed by the Ouse Catchment Board. He was educated at the Central School.

Died from Injuries.—Our picture is of Driver R. A. Brown, R.A.S.C., son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Brown, of 67, River Lane, Cambridge, wbo has died from injuries received while serving in Western Europe. Before being called up, Driver Brown was employed as a fireman at Messrs. Marshall's.

Royal Marine Killed in Action.—Mrs. Brown, of 6, Blossom Street, Cambridge, has received official notification that her eldest son, Marine Walter Alexander Brown, aged 20, was killed on November 14th whilst on active in the Mediterranean Theatre of War. Before joining up Marine Brown was employed by Messrs. Swainland and Son, signwriters, of Norfolk Street.

MR. AND MRS. BROWN, of 20, Cross Street, Cambridge, have received the sad news from the War Office that their youngest son, Pte. William Brown, was killed in action on the Western Front, at the age of 23. We was reported missing 18 months ago.

Before being called up he worked for Messrs. Eaden Lilley's. He was educated at the Central School, and in his school days was head boy in Queens' College choir.

Killed in Action in Far East.—News has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Buck, of Field Laboratories, Milton Road, that their eldest son, Corpl. Cyril Buck, was killed in action in the Far East in 1942. This is the first news received of Corpl. Buck, since the fall of Singapore. He was aged 27, and employed before the war at the Field Laboratories.

Death of Prisoner of War. — News has been received from the War Office by Mrs. Bullen, of 49, Gilbert Road. Cambridge, that her husband, W. R Pullen, of the Suffolk Regiment, died on the 21st October, 1943, of dysentery, while a prisoner of war in Thailand. Prior to his enlistment he was on the staff of Pye Radio Ltd.

THE funeral took place at the R.A.F. Regional Cemetery on Monday of Flight-Lieut. Hubert John Camps, of 53, Eltisley Avenue, who was killed on active service on Wednesday, August, 9th.

Flight-Lieut. Camps had been employed at the Gas Works wince August 5th, 1939, and joined H.M. Forces on October 17th, 1940.

The service was held in St. Andrew's, Old Chesterton A detachment, of R.A.F. personnel, under the command of Flight-Lieut. Flynn, acted as bearers. Archdeacon Mackennal, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Vickery, conducted the service, Mrs. Hurry presiding at the organ. The, coffin was then conveyed to the Cemetery, and as the hearse and mourners passed the Gas Works the staff lined the gates to pay their last respects. At the Cemetery, Archdeacon Mackennal read the committal service .and the “Last Post” was sounded.

The immediate mourners were: Mrs. Camps (wife), Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Camps (father and mother), Mrs. E. W Hall (sister), Mr. and Mrs. Fox (father-in-law and mother-in-law), Mrs, J. G. Camps (sister-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. Baker.

Capt. J. G. Camps (brother) Sergt. E. W. Hall and Flight-Sergt. N. Fox (brothers-in-law) were unable to attend owing to being on active service.

Among those present in the church were: Mr. J. F. Cameron (Master of Gonville and Caius College, who is also Chairman of the Cambridge University and Town Gas Light Company), and among the representatives from the Gas Company were the following: Mr. J. Hunter Rioch (General Manager and Secretary), Mr. A. Bowman (Works General Foreman), Mr. W. H. Wosencroft (representing the Company's Recreation Club), Mr. Wilkinson, Mr. L. Bayfield.

Among the many friends present at the graveside were: Mr. Isaacson (representing Gonville and Caius College), Mr. O. Larce (the Bursary of Gonville and Caius College), Mr. Wilderspin and Mr. A. Newman (representing the Gas Company).

The floral tributes were as follows: From his loving Wife, Betty; Mother, Dad, Ruby and Ted; Mother, Dad and Norman; Gran and Grandad; The Directors, General Manager and Employees of the Cambridge University and Town Gas Company; Mr. and Mrs. Flack; Officer Commanding and Officers, R.A.F.; Warrant Officers and Senior N.C.O.s, Corpls:, Airmen and Airwomen, R.A.F. ; Officers, N.C.O.s and Airmen, High Altitude Flight, Performance Testing Squadron; 13, 15 and 17, High Street; Myrtle and Arthur; Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Robinson; Mr. and. Mrs. Nunn, Kathleen and Harry, Michael and Jose; Mrs. Anderson and Piers; Mr. and Mrs. P. Allgood and Barbara; Mr. and Mrs. Hinson and Dorrie;

Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Cater, of 9, King's Road, Newnham, Cambridge, have been officially notified that their son, Pte. Albert Victor Cater, Queen's Royal Regiment, was killed in action on September 30th while serving in the Middle East.

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ANOTHER local man who was a prisoner of war in the Far East has died during captivity. He was Pte. Arthur E. Carter, of the Suffolk Rgt., and his parents have been in formed that death was due to malaria. It took place on July 5th last whilst he was in Japanese hands. Private Carter's parents live at 8, North Cottages, Trumpington Road, an they received a postcard from him on July 14th.

NEWS has been received that Sergt Observer Eric William Carter, who was reported missing on September 12th of last year, must now be presumed killed. Sergt. Carter, whose home was at 46, Union Lane, Cambridge, was 27. He was educated at the County Boys' School and took a very active part in local scouting, being for many years a member of the 23rd Troop. At the time of joining the R.A.F. he was Assistant Rover Scout Leader. He also rowed for the Scout Boat Club.

He was also a prominent member of St. Matthew's Institute.

Our picture is of Able Seaman Reginald Henry George Carter, aged 19, second son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Carter, of Histon Road, whose death on active service has been officially notified.

Able Seaman Carter went to school at St. Luke's, Victoria Road, and on leaving there was employed for about a year as a pastry cook at Trinity College. About four years ago he joined the Royal Navy. He was keenly interested in boxing, and gained second place in a Mediterranean Fleet tournament.

Killed in Action.--Our picture is of Pte. Jack. Carter, A.C.C., the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. G Carter, of 8, North Cottages, Trumpington Road, Cambridge, who has been reported killed on the Western Front on March 31st. Before joining the Army in 1941, he was employed at Peterhouse as a cook.

Mr. and Mrs. Casbolt, of 7, Oak Tree Avenue. Cambridge, have received official news that their son Terry — Sergt. Gnr. Terrance William Henry Casbolt, R.A.F. — is missing as the result of flying operations. He is 21 years of age and attended the Brunswick and Chesterton Senior Schools. Before enlisting in the R.A.F. 14 months ago he was with the Cambridge and District Trustees Saving Bank. A member of the 12th Cambridge Rover Group, he also enrolled as a messenger in East Chesterton Ward before the war, later to become a warden before being called up. Any information regarding him would be most gratefully received by his parents.

Prisoner of War's Death. — Official news has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Cattermole, of 10, Malcolm Street, Cambridge, that their son Sapper C. W. (Bill) Cattermole, 287th Field Company R.E., died on 15th June, 1943, whilst a prisoner of war in Thailand. Sapper Cattermole was an old Central School boy, and before the war was employed as a wireless operator on the P. and O. liners.

News has come to hand of another Cambridge man who has been killed in action. Intimation was received in this case by his mother, and concerned. Sapper F. S. Chalkley, of 58, Sedgwick Street, who was killed in North Africa on April 29th. Sapper Chalkley, who would have been 23 in October, was an old member of the Christ Church Boys’ Brigade.

Killed in Action.—Our picture is of Norman David Challis. R.A.F. eldest son of Mrs. Challis and the late Mr. Arthur Challis, of 51, Warkworth Terrace, Cambridge. who was reported missing on August 25th, and is now known to have lost his life with all his crew on that date. Before joining the R.A.F. 4½ years ago, Mr. Challis had been in business for many years as engraver, in. Corn Exchange Street, with Mr. W. Stearn as partner.

Mr. and Mrs. Chandler, 130, Cromwell Road, Cambridge, received news on Wednesday that their son, Sergt. C. Chandler, wireless operator, was missing on that day. He joined the R.A.F. Wireless Reserve on May 23rd. 1939, at the age of 18, and was call up at the outbreak of war. He has been on 21 bombing operations over Germany and France. He is an old Brunswick School boy and was formerly employed by the Cambridge Co operative Society. He has been keenly interested in wireless from boyhood.

MANY friends in Cambridge will learn with regret of the death of Sergt. Albert Edward Chapman, of the Green Howards.

Sergt. Chapman, who was 23 years old, was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Chapman, of 244, Ross Street. He was killed in action in the Middle East. Educated at the Brunswick School, he was employed by Messrs. Joshua Taylor and Co., Ltd. He was well known as an amateur boxer and footballer and had won many cups and medals. He joined the Army three years ago, and had come successfully out of Dunkirk.

News has been received in Cambridge that Sergt. Stanley Charlton, a wirless operater and air gunner in the R.A.F., who was previously reported missing is now reported "missing believed killed in action."

Sergt. Charlton, who was 20 years of age and the eldest son of Mrs. M. Hunter, of 112, King's Hedges Road, Cambridge, was well known to many friends by the name "Charlie." He was educated at the County School and gained distinction as an enthusiastic member of the Granta Swimming Club.

IN the Probate Court yesterday Mr. Justice Pilcher gave leave to presume the death of James Gilbert Chorlton; of Beche Road, Cambridge, as having occurred on or since December 18th, 1940, when a Greek ship in which he was serving as a radio operator was sunk by enemy action in the Atlantic.

Mr. Ifor Lloyd, applying on behalf of the executors, the National Provincial Bank, Ltd., said that as far as was known there were only nine survivors and Mr. Chorlton was not among them. Eight were now interned in Germany and the ninth had returned to Greece from Germany. One of the men in Germany had stated- that Mr. Chorlton went down with the ship, which. was believed to be the case.

Mr. Lloyd added that Mr. Chorlton was a bachelor, aged 44, and had left estate estimated at £2,279.

AMONG those on the destroyer Vortigern, sunk by two torpedoes in the North Sea action with boats on Saturday night was a Cambridge youth, Arthur Herbert Clark, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Clark, of 17, Russell Street. The Admiralty have informed Mr. and Mrs. Clark that their son is missing, believed killed. He was a member of the Central School, and had been in the Royal Navy about nine months. He was aged 19.

Killed in France. — News has been received that Pte. Kenneth Jack Clark, Essex Regiment, has been killed while serving in France. He is the husband of Mrs. V. Clark of 22, Gloucester Street, and son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Clark of 7, Grafton Street, Cambridge. Before Joining up, he was employed at the Co-operative milk department.

Mr and Mrs. L. Clark, of 94, Hobart Road., Cambridge, have just received official news that their only son Pte. Leonard Basil Clark, of the East Surrey Regiment, was killed in action during the recent fighting in North Africa. Pte. Clark, who was 24 years of age, attended Romsev Council School as a boy and afterwards was employed by Mr. L. Ridgeon, builder, Gloucester Street, before joining up in November, 1939. He was in the evacuation from Dunkirk, and after service in England, landed with the First Army in North Africa in November, 1942. As a boy he sang in St. Michael's Church Choir, and also in Pembroke College Choir.

News has been received by his wife, Mrs. Claydon, of 46, Humberstone Road, Cambridge, that her husband, Leading Cook Alfred William Clay. don, has been reported missing, believed killed.

Aged 25, Leading Cook Claydon had been in the Royal Navy for 2½ years. He is the son of Mrs. S. Claydon, and his father, who is dead, was also in that Service, being a Chief Petty Officer.

Before joining the Navy, Leading Cook Claydon was employed by the International Stores, Market Hill, and was well-known in sporting circles as a member of the C.T.C. and the Trumpington football team.

Nearly ten months after their son, Pilot Officer John Sisman Cleaver, had been reported missing in operations in the Near East, his parents, at 56, Natal Road, Cambridge, have received news from the pilot of the plane that he was killed instantly by a burst of fire as they were about to abandon the machine.

The letter, which comes from a concentration camp in Italy, reveals for the first time how Cleaver lost his life when the pilot, with the machine on fire, deliberately enticed enemy fighters away from the rest of the squadron.

In the letter the pilot, a squadron-leader holding the D.F.C., says: “We had finished bombing and were setting course for home when we were attacked by three fighters, one of which came up under my tail, killing the air gunner and setting fire to the aircraft just behind the cockpit. As there was no chance of getting back to our lines we turned back and attacked the fighters, in the hope of drawing them off the rest of the squadron.

“In this we were partially successful, two of them continuing their attack on us. After some minutes we headed for home in a different direction, but in spite of John’s great effort the aircraft was burning hard and flames were coming out of both engines, so I gave the order to jump. As John was preparing to abandon the aircraft he was hit by a burst of fire from one of the fighters.”

The letter added that Cleaver was killed instantly.

Pilot Officer Cleaver, who was 24 years of age, was an old Central School boy, and was well known as a footballer and oarsman in the Y.M.C.A. After working at the County Hall, Cambridge, he obtained a post as assistant town planning officer in Nottingham.

News has been received that Sergt. Air-Gunner Jack Clover, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Clover, of 17, Ditton Fields, and late of Union Road, is missing. He was 25 years old and educated at the Central School. Before joining the Royal Air Force he was at the University Library.

Drowned on Active Service. — Our picture is of First Class Stoker Raymond M. G. Cohen, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Cohen, of 24, Ditton Walk, Cambridge, who has been drowned on active service. Aged 20, he was apprenticed with Kerridge (Cambridge) Ltd. The funeral will take place at the Borough Cemetery at 2 o'clock on Saturday.

The funeral took place last Saturday in a Northern city of Sergt. Pilot Charles Owen Cook, son of M J. Cook, of 47, Green's Road, Cambridge, whose death occurred (as the result of a flying accident) while on active service.

Sergt. Cook, who was 20 years of age, was educated at the Central School, and was for many years an active member of the 12th Cambridge Scouts. Before the war he was a member of the R.A.F.V.R. He also belonged to the New Chesterton Institute.

Mr A. J. Cook and family wish to express their deepest gratitude for the kindness and sympathy shown to them during their bereavement.

News reached Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Cooke, of 147, Chesterton Road, cambridge, to-day, that their elder son, Ronald Llewellyn Cooke, a sergeant in the R.A.F. has been missing since Sunday last from operations.

Sergt. Cooke, aged 21, was educated at the technical School, and was at the Cooke, aged 21, was educated at the technical School, and was at the Zoological Laboratories unitl he joined the R.A.F. as a Wireless-Operator Air-Gunner a few days after war broke out. He rowed for the Town and was well known and liked by many.

Mrs, Cooper has received notice from the Admiralty that Mr. J. M. Cooper (Jim) of the R.N.V.W.R. [1], is believed dead. He was called up at the outbreak of war, and has served in the Navy ever since. He was an old County School boy, and was a clerk at the. Dickerson's Garage, Gloucester Street. Before his marriage he lived with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Cooper, of 165, Chesterton Road.

[1] - R.N.V.W.R. - Royal Navy Volunteer Wireless Reserve

Killed in Action. — News has been received by his wife, Mrs. M. Cooper, of 99, Darwin Drive, Cambridge, that her husband. L.-Cpl. Walter James Cooper, Royal Welch Fusiliers, was killed in action in Western Europe on April 4th. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Cooper, of 78, Hobart Road. Before joining up, L.-Cpl. Cooper was employed by Messrs. Heifers, Sidney Street. He was educated at St. Philip's School, and was actively concerned with the St. Philip's Church Campaigners.

Many in Cambridge will learn with deep regret of the death on active service of Sergt.-Pilot K. S. Cornwell, R.A.F., son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Cornwell, of 38, Thoday Street, Cambridge. His parents received the news yesterday. He was an old Central School boy, and before volunteering, for the R.A.F. was employed at the University Field Laboratory at Milton Road.

Died in Jap Hands.—Mr. and Mrs. Cornwell, of 64, Sturton Street, Cambridge, have been officially notified that their son, L.-Corpl. Percy Dennis Cornwell, of the 287th Field Coy., R.E., died on August 12th, 1943, whilst a prisoner of war in Thailand. L.-Cpl. Cornwell was 24 years old. He was an old Brunswick School boy, and was at one time employed by the Sturton Town Printing Works. He joined the Territorials some time before the war.

Died in Singapore.—Mr. A. W. Cowling, of 1, City Road. Cambridge, has been informed that his son, Gunner F. W. Cowling, of the Royal Artillery, died in Singapore on May 1st, 1942. Before the war he was employed at King's College, Cambridge. and was well-known in cricket and football circles.

Died in Thailand.—News has been received by Mrs. Cox, of 29, Ditton Fields, that her son, Lance-Corporal Sydney Ronald Cox, 2nd Cambridgeshires, has died from beriberi in Thailand No. 2 Camp on August 13, 1943. Lance Corporal Cox, who was 27 years of age, was a Territorial, and was employed at Messrs. Pyes before enlistment. He was keenly interested in amateur theatricals in St. Philip's parish and at Mansfield Hall.

Killed in Action. — News has been received by Mr. and Mrs. C. Crack, of “Curraghmore,” Kelvin Close, Cambridge, that their son, L.-Cpl. Donald C. A. Crack, aged 20 years, was killed in action in the Far East on 12th February. 1942. L.-Cpl. Crack was educated at the Cambridge and County High School for Boys, and he joined the Army at the age of 16 years and nine months.

Killed White Flying.—Our picture is of Sub-Lieut. (A-) Donald Cross, Fleet Air Arm, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Cross, of 1, Clarendon Road. Cambridge, who has been killed while flying abroad. Aged 19, Sub-Lieut. Cross was a fighter pilot, and was Junior Staff Officer of his squadron. He was educated at the Cambridge and County High school for Boys, being there from 1939 to 1941, and representing his school at Rugby and cricket. Since then he had played in top-class Rugby for the Navy, York and the Fleet Air Arm. Only last December he played against the school for the Old Boys. Before joining the service he was for eight months with the Westinghouse Brake and Signal Company. A. brother is serving in the R.A.F.

The funeral took place on Wednesday last of Sergt.-Pilot Henry Richard Culpin (Dick), who died on March 8th as a result of a flying accident aged 26 years. The remains were conveyed home to his residence, 71, Greville-road, Cambridge. Deceased was well known, and his sudden passing came as a severe shock to his many colleagues and friends. The esteem in which he was held was evidenced by the large and representative gathering of friends and members of the Cambridge University and Town Gas Light Company, where he was employed.

The first part of the service was held in the cemetery chapel. The coffin was covered with the Union Jack, and was conveyed to its last resting place by six of his colleagues. The Rev. A. G. L. Hunt, vicar of St. Philip's Church, Cambridge, officiated at the chapel and graveside.
The immediate mourners were: Mrs. H. R. Culpin (widow), Mrs. A. Culpin (mother), Mr. F. Etheridge (uncle), Mr. S. G. Newman (friend), Mr. and Mrs. Neaves (father and mother-in-law), Mr. D. Neaves (brother in-law), Mrs. Unwin (grandmother), Miss Unwin (aunt).

Representing the Cambridge University and Town Gat Light Company were: Mr. J. Hunter Rioch (general manager and secretary), Messrs. H. Sword, H. R. Thomas, W. G. Bradford (accountant), H. R. Stanley, W. E. Williams, W. D. Robinson, W. H. Wosencroft, W. H. Grey, A. R. Newman, F. Richardson, H. Loates, W. Hilton, R. Miller, A. Palmer, H. Capen, E. Johnson, W. Brown, G. Parr, P. Arnold, C. J. Hunt, S. Mann, H. Fuinan, H. Thirkettle, W. Webb. L. Wilderspin, H. S. Farrington F Woolard, W. Asplin, A. Powley, S. hoot L. Gawthrop, F. Ward, R. Wisbey, W. Gillingham, W. Sanders, P. Greenwood, R. Farrington, D. Staples, H. Buttress, H. Balls, V. Smith and S. Halls. Representing the Tunbridge Wells Equitable Friendly Society: Bro. G. F. Cooke, D.W.M., Bro. H. C. Thompson, P.W.M., Bro. A. L. McKenzie, P.W.M., Bro. T. G. Newman. P.W.M. (treasurer), Bro. G. Casbolt, P.W.M. (secretary). Representing No. 22 E.F.T.S.: Pilot-Officer Burnham and Sergt.-Pilot Scott. Representing Marshall's Flying School: Mr. R. G. Bowles and Mr. F T. Hornsby.

The bearer party consisted of six sergeants of the R.A.F., namely: Chipling, Caton, Clenshaw, Walker, Dyer and Gretton.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Curtis, a 31, Fulbrooke Road, Cambridge, hare received notification that their only son, Sergeant Ronald William Curtis, aged 21, is missing as a result of air operations over the Continent. Educated at the Cambridge and County High School for Boys, he joined the R.A.F.V.R. a month after the outbreak of war. Since leaving school he had been employed by the London and North-Eastern Railway at Cambridge.