Killed in Action.—News has been received that Rifleman J. P. Macarthy, Royal. Ulster Rifles, has been killed on active service. Aged 19, he was employed by the Cambridge Instrument Company before joining the Forces, and with Mrs. I. O'Dell, at 373, Ditton Fields.

NEWS has reached Cambridge of the death on active service of W./O. D. R. C. Mace, R.A.F., only son of Mrs. N. Mace, of 29, Perne Road. Aged 25 years, he was employed by Messrs. Marshall, Jesus Lane, and joined the R.A.F.V.R. in 1938. In February, 1940, he was posted to South Rhodesia as an instructor, went to the Middle East in June last, and returned to England last September. He had nearly 4,000 flying hours to his credit. W./O. Mace married Joan Dorothy, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Pipe, of 37, Rathmore Road. She went out to him in August 1940, and the ceremony was performed at Salisbury Cathedral. She is now in Cape Town waiting to return home.

Lance Corporal, 5831051, 2nd Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Died between 1st September 1944 and 30th September 1944 aged 28 years. Son of William Augustus and Rose Eliza Maltby of Cambridge; husband of Lillian Malty of Cherry Hinton, Cambridge. He is buried at Sai Wan War Cemetery, I. H. 5. China(including Hong Kong).

Extract from Cambridge Daily News in 1945:

Died in Jap Transport. — News has been received in Cambridge that L.-Cpl. F. S. Maltby, 2nd Battalion, Cambs. Regiment, died between 1st September and 30th September, 1944, as the result of dysentery and malnutrition in a Japanese transport in Manila Bay, and that he was buried at Manila. L.-Cpl. Maltby was the husband of Mrs. F.-S. Maltby, of "Chez-Nous," 135, Queen Edith's Way, Cambridge, and son of Mrs. Maltby and the late Mr. W. A. Maltby, of the same address. Before being called up, he was employed as a clerk at Sidney Sussex College, and had been prisoner of war in Thailand since the fail of Singapore.

News has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Mansfield, of 115, Catharine Street, that their son, Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Herbert Mansfield, did not return to his base after operations.

“Dick” Mansfield, as he is best known to his friends, is 22 years of age. He was educated at St. Philip's school and before being- called up was a member of the R.A.F.V.R. He wa6 employed at the Mill Road branch of the Cambridge Co-operative Society.

A keen sportsman, Mr. Mansfield represented the County at athletics, and was also a member of the Rob Roy and Beehive Boat Clubs.

NEWS has been received concerning the fate of a Cambs. man serving with the Royal Air Force. Warrant - Officer Basil Marrows, previously reported missing in air operations since December, is now presumed killed. He is the husband of Mrs. Aurelia (Rene) Marrows, of Cromwell House, Fordham, and only son of Mrs. R. Marrows and the late Mr. A. R. Marrows, of 98, York Street, Cambridge. Previous to being reported missing. Warrant-Officer Marrows, who was an observer, had just returned from the Middle East. He leaves one child, a son, aged three years.

Died in Thailand.—Our picture is of Private Charles Frederick Marsh, whose wife, Mrs. C. F. Marsh, living at 21, Well Street, Bury St. Edmunds, has been informed that he died in No. 2 Thailand Camp in January. Pte. Marsh is the youngest son of Mrs. and the late Mr. R. J. Marsh, of 20, Marmora Road, Cambridge, and is the second son to be lost in the war. The eldest son was killed in Italy in June, 1944.

Killed in Italy. — News has been received by Mrs. Marsh, of 44, New Street, Cambridge, stating that her husband, L.-Corporal Leslie Renford Marsh, London Irish Rifles, has been killed in action in Italy. He was 33 years of age, and before joining the Forces was employed by Messrs. Rattee and Kett. He was a keen boxer. L.-Corpl. Marsh was the eldest son of Mrs. Marsh and the late Mr. Marsh, of 90, Marmora Road, and had served four years in the Forces.

Mr. and Mrs. F. Marshall, of 7, North Cottages, Trumpington Road, have been officially notified that their son, Pte. G. Marshall, Essex Regiment, who was reported missing, was killed in action on July 1st, 1942, in the Middle East.

Aged 29, Pte. Marshall went to Trumpington School, and before joining the Forces was employed by Messrs. Matthew and Son.

Killed in Action.—Mrs. Mason, of 70, Gwydir Street, has received news from the War Office that her husband, Lance-Cpl. W. H. Mason, Lincs. Regiment, has been report¬ed killed in action in France on June 9th. He was the eldest son of. Mrs. Mason, of 17, Cowper Road. Aged 30, he went to the Morley Memorial School. He served four years in the Army, and before that was employed at Dale's Brewery. He leaves a wife and two children.

Killed in Train Accident.—Our photograph is of Dennis McCann, a cook in the Royal Navy, who was among the victims of the night express collision near Durham on Saturday. Cook McCann, who was 21 on Boxing Day, was the nephew of Mr. and Mrs. B. McCann, of 118, Ramsden Square, Cambridge. He had been in Cambridge over Christmas and after returning to Chatham was on his way north to join his ship at Newcastle for service overeas. Before joining the Navy he was a cook at King’s College.

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Metcalfe, of 35, Trinity Street, have received news of the death in action in the Middle East of their son, Lieut. J. R. Canute Metcalfe.

Lieut. Metcalfe, who was in the Seaforth Highlanders, was killed on the night of October 24th-25th.

Aged 21, he entered Trinity College after going to the Cambridge and County School for Boys. A well-known all-round sportsman, he often turned out for Shelford Rugger side and the St. Giles' Cricket Club. He volunteered for the services in 1939, and was commissioned in 1941.

Although brought up in Cambridge Lieut. Metcalfe was a true member of the Chisholm Clan, and a popular young man amongst a large circle of friends both in the town and in Scotland.

Light on his outlook on lifemay be gained from the now-poignant fact that his favourite quitation was Kipling's

There is but one task for all—
For each one life to give
Who stands if freedom fall?
Who dies if England live?

NEWS has been received by Mrs. M. Miller, of Hinton House, 2 Hinton Avenue, that her husband, Lieut. Ronald E. Miller, Essex Regiment, aged 30, is missing in Normandy. He is the youngest son of Mrs. E. and the late Mr. Miller, of 82, Sturton Street. Before joining the Army he was a member of the staff of the Cambridge University Press.

NEWS has been received in Cambridge of Pilot Officer George Stanley Milligan, son of Mr. H. C. Milligan, of 62, Bateman Street, Cambridge.

“Milly” as he was called by his colleagues, was without doubt the best pilot in his squadron and the pilot with the best record against the Huns. He was 22.

Educated at the Central and Technical Schools, he worked for Messrs. J. Moore and Beeson on leaving school before enlisting in the R.A.F. some time before the outbreak of war.

He flew Gladiators during the Norwegian campaign last year and was at Narvik during the evacuation.

The funeral took place on June 29th of Craftsman Douglas Bert Moden, R.E.M.E., aged 24 years, of “June,” Newmarket Road, Cambridge, who died in the South of England as the result of enemy action. Before joining the Forces nearly three years ago, Cfn. Moden had worked for the Cambridge Instrument Company, for eight years, gaining a large number of friends, many of whom were present at the Borough Cemetery to pay a last tribute. The service was conducted by the Rev. F. E. Stanbury, Rector of Fen Ditton.

The immediate mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. A. Whale, Mr. and Mrs. Haigh, Mr. and Mrs. Tibbs, Mrs. J. Wallman, Mr. and Mrs. P. Todd. Mr. Hayden (sisters and brothers-in-law), Mr. B. Moden (brother), Mr. and Mrs. Moden, senr. (grandparents), Mr. and Mrs. S. Moden, Mr. and Mrs. C. Williams. Mr. T. Williamson, Mr. H. Tingay (uncles and aunts), Mr. and Mrs. S. Moden (cousins).

Owing to indisposition, Cfn. Moden's father and mother, Sister June and Aunt Ciss were unable to attend.

Among others present were Mr. Drake, Mr. E. Kidman (representing Cambridge Instrument Company), Mr. G. Benstead, Mr, and Mrs. Ratford (Wilbraham), Mrs. A. E. Tibbs and many friends.

Floral tributes were received from the following: To a dear Son and Brother, from his broken-hearted Mum and Dad, Brother Frank (overseas), Brian and Sister June, with all our Love; Sisters Jess, Toby and Tony; Sister May and Les; Sister Irene and Walter, Sister Audrey, Jack (overseas) and John; Sister Gwen, Alf (overseas) and Michael; Sister Joan and Percy; Aunt Trill. Uncle Frank and family (Wales); Grandmother and Grandfather; Aunt May, Uncle Tom, Cousin's George, Kit. Sid and Reg (London); Uncle Sid, Aunt Lil, Margaret and Sidney, Nell, Hilda, Ruby, Con, Jack and Tom; Mr. and Mrs. John Wallman; Mrs. F. Haigh (Birmingham); Cis and Win; All Employees at the Cambridge instrument Co., Ltd.; Eric, Joan and all at 14, Thornton Road; Gus and Pearl (Chesterton); Mr. and Mrs. Searle and family; Mr. and Mrs. Andersen and family; Mr. and Mrs. Langford and his pal, Jack; Mr. and Mrs. P. Todd; Neville (“Mayfair,” Newmarket Road); Mr. and Mrs. Atkin, Ken and Rex; Eustace and Margery; Mr. and Mrs. Tibbs and family (Coldham's Lane); Mr. and Mrs. Cook, Brian and Gillian; Aune [sic] Jane, Uncle Charlie and family; Mrs. Foulds and Mrs. Stanley; Mr. and Mrs. B. Ratford and Traction Staff (Wilbraham); Uncle Harry and all at Brighton; Hilda, Jack, Ada and Lily.

Messrs. E. W. Harper and Son, 28, Abbey Walk, Cambridge, carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mr. and Mrs. B. Moden and all the family ask all friends to accept this intimation of their grateful thanks for the kind sympathy, letters of condolence and beautiful flowers received in their great loss.

A CAMBRIDGE man, prisoner of war in Japanese hands, has died in Malaya Camp from dysentery. He was Sapper P. Moore, 287th R.E., husband of Mrs. B. Moore, of 77, Union. Lane. Aged 40, Sapper Moore was the eldest son of Mr P. Moore, of 42, Histon Road. He had been a Territorial for 18 years, and before being called for war service was employed by Cambridge Corporation.

Killed in Far East.—Official news has been received by Mrs. M. Moseley of 88, Catherine Street, Cambridge, that her husband, Corpl. Gordon Peace Moseley, 1st Cambs., Regt., was killed in action in the Far East on 15th February, 1942. Corp!. Moseley was the son of Mrs. R. Moseley, of 164, New Street. He was educated at the Central School, and before the war was employed by Messrs. Rattee and Kett. This is the first news to be received of Corpl. Moseley since the fall of Singapore. He leaves a widow and one child.

Died in 1942.—Mrs. B. W. Murkin, of 153, Coldham's Lane, has received news that her husband, Battery Sergt.-Major W. J. Murkin, R.A., died of malaria in Changi Hospital, Singapore, shortly after February 28th, 1942. Before being called up, Battery Sergt.-Major Murkin, formerly a Linton man, was employed by Messrs. Ambrose, haulage contractors, of Vinery Road, Cambridge.

Mr. W Mynott, of 84, Milton-road, has received official notification that his son, Telegraphist Claude L. A. Mynott, is missing and believed to have died on war service.

Mr. Mynott, who was 24 years of age, was formerly employed at Pye's, and was called up as a Volunteer Reserve at the beginning of the war.

He was home on leave as recently as a fortnight ago.

In a letter to Mr. Mynott, the Commodore expresses sympathy with him in his sad loss, on behalf of the officer and men of the Royal Navy, “the high traditions of which your son has helped to maintain.”

Our photograph is of Fred ("Nigger") Negus, aged 19, of 87, Russell Street, Cambridge, who died suddenly at Cambridge on Monday. He was a well-known and popular member, of the Granta Swimming Club, and had has swum for the University Press, where he had been employed for the last four or five years. He held the humane Society's' medals and certificates for proficiency in life-saving. He was well liked in his Home Guard platoon, for his cheerfulness and willingness, and was considered by those above him to be qualifying for promotion.

The Rev. F. E. Stanbury (Rector of Fen Ditton) conducted a funeral service at the Borough Cemetery on Saturday of Sergt. Roger Edwin Nicholson, of 20, Green's Road, Cambridge, whose death occurred on Monday, October 19th. He was 22 years of age, and the interment followed in a new family grave.

The immediate mourners were: Mrs. M. Nicholson (mother). Mr. R. Nightingale (brother-in-law), Miss G. Curnick (fiancée), Mrs. A. M. Curnick, Mr. F. Skinner, Miss M. Skinner, Mrs. A. Ives, Mrs. A. Dellar, Mrs. D. Chambers, Mr. H. G. Ives, Miss K. Sargent, Mrs. A. M. Edwards, Miss C. M. Hancock, Miss J. Carlton, Mrs. W. Carlton, Mrs. A. Nightingale, Mr. and Mrs. H. Darling, Mrs. Darling senr., Mrs. Golding. Mrs. Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Brittain, Mrs. Blows and Mrs. Lindsay.

Floral tributes were from: The family, 20. Green's Road; Colleagues of the Station Gas Unit (R.A.F.); N.C.O.'s of No. 1 Wing; Officers and Warrant Officers of No. 1 Wing; Airmen and Airwomen of No. 1 Wing; Mr. and Mrs. Nightingale and Sid; Mrs. Stonebridge and Kathlyn.; Uncle Alf and Keith; Mrs. (Auntie) Edwards; Auntie Dollie and Uncle Arthur; Ken, Roger and Bill; Curnick family at Harrow; Gwen; Clara; Neighbours and friends, Green's Road; George and -Cliff Blows: Aunt Kate; Auntie Annie; Ruth and Horace; Harry and Peggy; Uncle Arthur and Aunt Lottie.

Mrs. Nicholson and family tender sincere thanks to all friends for kindness and sympathy, letters of condolence and beautiful flowers received.

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

Killed in Brussels Air Crash.—Our picture is of Flight Sergt. Dennis George Nightall, R.A.F., only son of Mr. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Nightall, of 138, Ramsden, Square, Cambridge, who was killed in the recent flying accident near Brussels in which all Britons lost their lives when a Liberator crashed. Flight Sergt. Nightall volunteered, and joined the R.A.F. in 1943, serving in Coastal Command during the war, and later in Transport Command. He was an old Central School boy, completing his education at the Techincal College. Before joining up he was employed at the G.P.O. Engineers' Department (Telephone branch). He was one of the original members of the local A.D.C.C., later known as the A.T.C. He would have been 21 in December.

The funeral of Ex-Staff Sgt. Oliver L O’Dell, R.A.M.C., of 373, Ditton Fields, Cambridge, who passed away at Papworth Everard, on March 9th, took place at the, Borough Cemetery on Saturday, the. Service in the chapel and at the graveside being conducted by the Rev. J. Thompson (Vicar of St. Andrew’s the Less).

Mr. O'Dell was employed by Messrs. Coulson and Sons for 16 years. During the last war he joined up when only 17 years of age, and was one of, the first members of the 1st Eastern General Hospital. He also served with the Cambs. Territorials for a, number of years.

The immediate mourners were Mrs. I. O'Dell (widow,) Sgmn. R. O'Dell, Mr. D. O’Dell (sons), Mr. I. O'Dell. Mr. S. O’Dell (brothers), Mrs. K. Walker, Mrs. L. Wrycart, Mrs. B. Fordham, Mrs. E. Thompson. Mrs. W. Smith, Miss M. O'Dell (sisters), Mrs. S. O'Dell (sister-Mr. L.; Wrycart (brother-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. L. Casey, Mr. and Mrs. R. Casey, Mr. L. Casey (brothers in-law and -sisters-in-law), Mr. K. Walker (nephew) Miss D. Walker (niece), and Mr. P. Burst (foster son).

Mr. and Mrs. O'Dell (father and mother) and Miss G. Casey (sister-in-law) were unable to attend owing to illness.

Among many others present were: Col. C. H. Budd. M.C.T.D. (late officer commanding first 2nd General Hospital), Segt. Hooks, Cpl. F. W. Brown, Cpl. Thorburn, Pte. Squires, Pte. J. Brown (1st General Hospital), Sgt. Paige and Sgt. Hornsby (Norwich), Mr. F. Sayers (Cambs. Regt.), Mr. W. O'Dell (nephew), Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Butterworth, Miss Schutt (representing Messrs. Coulson and Sons), Mrs. Flack (representing Sgt.-Major Flack). Mrs. J. Smith (representing 1940 Club), Mrs. Simms.

Beautiful floral tributes were sent by the following; With fondest remembrance, from his sorrowing wife and sons; Sister Gladys, Ernie and boys; Ivor, Em and family; Mum, dad and Marg; Ruby, Dod, Sonny and. Doreen; Amy and Ben: Sid and Carrie; Kate and Len; Mr. and Mrs. Noble and family; Mrs. Moore (Norwich); Officers, N.C.O.'s R.A.M.C. (Norwich); Mr. and Mrs. Searle; Friends and neighbours, Stanley Road and Riverside, and a few members of the 1940 Club; W. and T. Stepney and families; Edna, and Mickie; 8, 10 and, 12, Ditton Fields; Neighbours, Ditton Fields; Mrs. Underwood and Son; Perce and Net; Pte. H. Reynolds (Ireland); Directors of Messrs. Coulson and Sons; Ethel, Will. Miriam and Betty; Old comrade of his unit; Sgt. Hooks, late R.A.M.C.; Abbey United Football Club; Mr. and Mrs. Rudd; Mr. and Mrs. Bloy; Mr. and. Mrs. R. Stubbings; Mr. and Mrs. P. Stubbings; Mr. and Mrs. Patman; Mr. and Mrs. Spicer and Mark and Dolly; Glad, Len, Ada and Reg; Mr. and, Mrs. J. Driver and Brian; Officers, N.C.O.'s and men of the 20th General Hospital, including one from the Sergeants’ Mess and another from the Corporals' Mess.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by the Cambridge and District Co-operative Society. Ltd.

Mrs. I. O’Dell and family desire to tender sincere thanks for all kind inquiries, and letters and telegrams of sympathy, which are too numerous to be acknowledged individual, and also for the beautiful flowers received. They would also like to express their grateful thanks to the doctors and nurses at Papworth Everard for their kindness.

Presumed Killed at Sea. —Mrs. G. Osborn, of 11, King's Road Newnham, has been informed that her husband, Pte. H. C. Osborn, must be presumed to have been killed in action at sea, while a prisoner of war on 21st September, 1944. He was aged 28. Before joining the. Forces he was employed by the Cambridge Gas Company.

Another Cambridge wife has received news of the death of her husband over three years ago. She is Mrs. O. Osborn, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Blazley, of 80b, York Street, and she has just received official notification that Bombardier L. A. Osborn, of the Merchant Navy, was killed in action on Dec. 7th, 1942. Owing to an error, the wrong photograph appeared in Friday's issue.

Died in Thailand.—News has Just been received that Pte. Owen. son of Mrs. Owen and the late Mr. Jack Owen, of 57, Darwin Drive, Cambridge, died on July 10th, 1943, from cholera, whilst a prisoner of war in Thailand. Pte. Owen, who would have been 27 next month, was educated at the Brunswick School, and was employed by the late Mr. A. Munns, newsagent, of 38, Newnham Reed, Cambridge.