Died in Japanese Camp. — News of the death of yet another Cambridge man in a Japanese prisoner of war camp has been received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Palmer, of 10, Upper Gwydir Street. The official notification states that their son, Pte. G. Palmer, Suffolk Regiment, died of acute enteritis whilst a prisoner of war in Thailand in 1943.

THE news of the death of Pte. Thomas Pauley, of the Queen's Own Royal West Kents, has been received by his wife, Mrs. Gladys Pauley, of 128, Girton Road, Cambridge. He died in a Middle East hospital recently as a result of an old wound sustained two years ago on the anniversary of the outbreak of war. He was 31 years old, and before joining the Forces was employed at the Wellbrook Laundry. He was also an enthusiastic member of the Girton United Football Club.

News has been received of the death on active service in North Africa on February 5th of Squadron-Leader Reginald John Peacock, D.F.C., aged 25, son of Mr. Chas. Peacock, of London. Squadron-Leader Peacock was well-known and had a large circle of friends in Cambridge and Chesterton, having resided with relatives at 9, Pye Terrace, Old Chesterton from 1921 to 1937. He was educated at Milton Road School and the County Boys' School, and was a keen sportsman, his chief interests being Rugby, swimming, Scouting and rowing. He was a former member of the Cambridge Town Rowing Club. After leaving school his interests centred on motoring and flying. He held certificates from the Institute of the Motor Trades, and received training as a pilot at Marshall's Flying School. In 1937 he obtained commission in the R.A.F. as a pilot officer, later becoming an instructor and finally squadron-leader. He was awarded the D.F.C. in 1940; the recommendation stating that he has on all occasions “displayed a fine offensive spirit, and led his section with coolness and determination.”

The death, due to drowning while overseas, has been reported of an old Teversham man. He is Gunner Charles Pearl, R.A., husband of Mrs. Pearl, of 8, Coronation Street, Cambridge. His father, Mr. David Pearl, lives at Teversham. Before joining up, Gunner Pearl, who was 24 years of age, was employed as a porter by the W.M.S.A., was educated at Teversham School.

Mr. and Mrs. B. Peck, of 37, Stourbridge Grove, Cambridge, have received news that their only son, Motor Mechanic Leonard J. Peck, has been reported missing while on war service. The Commodore in his letter to the parents says: “There is insufficient evidence at present to show whether your son may be alive or not.”

Motor Mechanic Peck was educated at the Brunswick and Central Schools. For some years he was employed at Cook’s Motor Works, Newmarket Road, and afterwards for a short time was in the service of the Cambridge Co-operative Society.

He joined the Navy last year, at the age of 20.

Died in Thailand.—Official news has been received that L.-Cpl. R. F. Pilbeam, 4th Bn. Suffolk Regiment, husband of Mrs. R. F. Pilbeam, of Aldeburgh, Suffolk, and only son of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Pilbeam, of 95, St. Philips Road, Cambridge, died whilst a prisoner of war in Thailand on 24th September, 1943. Before being called up he was employed at the father's hairdressing saloon in Corn Exchange Street, Cambridge, and was educated at the Cambridge and County High School for Boys.

Prisoner of War Missing.—News has just been received that Private. V. Filcher, of: the 1st Cambridgeshires, is missing after the sinking of a Japanese transport, which was conveying him from Thailand to Japan, in the autumn of 1944. Pte. Pilcher, who was the grandson of Mrs. A. Filcher, of 34, Union Road, Cambridge, was educated at the Central School, and before enlisting was employed by Pye Radio

Drowned While on Way Home.—Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Pilsworth, of 101 Hobart Road, Cambridge, have received official notification that their eldest son, Pte. S. E. R. Pilsworth, aged 26, of the Green Howards, was drowned whilst on the way home on November 5th. Pte. Pilsworth was educated at St. George's School, and later employed by Messrs. Biggs and Sons, fruiterers.

News has reached Cambridge that A/C. George Pope, son of Mr. J. Pope, of 55, Gwydir Street, has been killed as the result of enemy action.

A/C. Pope, who was 29.years of age, had- been employed by Mr. T. Freeman, plumber .and heating engineer, of Histon Road, Cambridge, and was very popular with, all his workmates.

He joined the Volunteer Air Reserve, and was called up for service at the beginning of the war.

The funeral of A.C. George William Pope, R.A.F. took place at the Bor ough Cemetery with full military honours yesterday.

The first part of the service was held at the home address of the deceased, 65, Gwydir Street, Cambridge, the R.A.F. Padre officiating there and also at the graveside.

The immediate mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. J. Pope (father and mother), Mr. and Mrs. J. Pope, junr. (brother and sister-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. S. Stanford (sister and brother-in-law), Mr. A. Pope (brother), Mr. H. Pope (brother), Miss M. Pope (sister). Among the many friends at the grave side were: Mrs. F. R. Freeman, Mr. R. Freeman, Mr. C. Strangward, Mr. W. Boyton, Mr. J. Hopkins, Mr. J. Mitchell, Miss J. Mitchell, Miss M. Mitchell, Mrs. Darler, Mrs. G. Buck, Mrs. Potter, Mrs. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Humphreys, Mr. and Mrs. Lucas, Mrs. Maltby, Mrs. Blackwell, Cpl. O. A. Pope, Pte. Bavister, Mr. A. Darling, Mr. and Mrs. C. Reeve.

Beautiful floral tributes were received as follows: His sorrowing family; In loving memory of our dear brother, from Joe, Joyce and little John, Brenda and Reg; Uncle Jack and family; The family at 83, Sturton Street; Aunt Annie and family; Uncle Eliot, aunt Lizzie and family; Granny Mitchell; Uncle Arthur and Laura, City Road;, Mr. and Mrs. Freeman, office staff :and workmates at Histon Road; With deepest sympathy, from Commanding Officer and Officers; N.C.O's and Airmen; Lottie and family, Cottenham; Mr. and Mrs. Scan, Gwen and Bob; His pal, Vic Grange; Mr. and Mrs. W. Potter; Len (in Egypt), also Mr. and Mrs. .W. J. Humphrey; Mr. and Mrs. C. Reeve;. Mr. and Mrs. S. Humphrey; Members of the Rose Share Out Club.

The family express their thanks for the sympathy shown them and for letters of condolence.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. John Brignell and Co., of 42, Newmarket Road. and 32, Springfield. Road, Cambridge.

Death in Prison Camp.—News has been received of the death from beri-beri in No. 1. P.o.W. Camp, Thailand, on November 5th, 1943, of L.-Cpl. C. G. Poulter, R.E.s, husband of Mrs. C. G. Poulter, and youngest son of Mrs. A. E. and the late Mr. F. P. Poulter, of 46, Newnham Road. Deceased, who was employed by Peterhouse for some years, well-known sportsman, having played cricket and football for the Y.M.C.A. also Dale’s Brewery.

A well known Cambridge sportsman, Driver Francis Leonard Prattl, of the Royal Tank Regiment, has been killed in action in Italy.

Aged 21, he was the youngest son of Mrs. E. M. Pratt, of 7; King's Road, Cambridge. He was educated wa at St, George's School, and. in his early years was a member of St. Mark's choir and 2nd Cambridge Scouts. A keen swimmer, he was a member of the University Press, Cormorant and Granta Swimming Clubs. He also played cricket and soccer for the University Press, and had also appeared for Cambridge Town F.C.

He was among the first troops to be landed on the beaches at Sicily. Corming through this campaign, he went on to Italy. Before being called up he was employed at the University Press, where ever since a schoolboy he had been known as “Snowy” and was one of the Press “mascots.”

The funeral of Flt.-Sergt. Peter H. F. Pryke, whose death occurred on August 13th, as the result of a flying accident whilst on active service at the age of 26 years, took place from his home, 30, Ditton Walk, Cambridge, on Saturday at the Borough Cemetery with full military honours. The service which was held in the Cemetery Chapel, was conducted by the Rev. F. E. Stanbury (Rector of Fen Ditton).

The immediate mourners were Mrs. K. Pryke (widow), Mr. and Mrs. Pryke (father and mother), Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Pryke, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Pryke (brothers and sisters-in-law), Mrs. G. Hall (sister), Mr. and Mrs. Freeman (father-in-law and mother-in-law), Mr. G. Freeman, Mr. W. Freeman, Mr. A. Freeman and Mr. H. Freeman (brothers-in-law), Mrs. G. Freeman and Mrs. W. Freeman (sisters-in-law) Mr. Frank Freeman (nephew), Sergt.-Pilot Hugh Ellis, Miss P. Owen, Mr. and Mrs. A. Cundall, Mrs. Richardson, Miss G. Newman, Mr. and Mrs. E. Northfield, Mr. and Mrs. R. Bradman, Representing the R.A.F. were an officer and four sergeant-pilots, representing the Rob Roy Boat Club Messrs. C. R. Fates and M. E. Hall, and there were also representatives from the Electric Supply Co.

Among others present in the chapel and at the graveside were: Mrs. Shanks and Mrs. Moore (cousins), Mrs. Radford, Mr. R. Green, Miss W. Germany, Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard, Miss Germain, Mrs. Fuller, Mr. French, Mr. and Mrs. Wringley, Mr. D. Salisbury, Miss Ashford, Mr. H. J. Thompson, Mrs. Constable, Flt.-Lieut. Valiant.

Beautiful floral tributes were sent by the following: To my Darling Sweetheart Pete, I love you so, his broken-hearted wife Kathleen, “God moves in mysterious way; from his broken-hearted Mum and Dad; Ethel and Nick; Vivie, George and the boys; Pat and Hilda; In ever loving memory of our dear son-in-law, from Mum and Dad; Lily, George and Frank; Olive, Bill and Peter; Arthur and Gwen; Harold and Pauline; Aunt Liza, Vic and Fergus; Peg and Hugh; Em and Albert; Edna and Tip; Ann and Steve; Nora and ted; Den and Gladys; Old Pal Doug (Moore); May, Ernie and Beryl; Eve, John, Joan and Vincent; Mr. and Mrs. Northfield; Mrs. Culpin; Mr. and Mrs. Owen, Grace and Chris; Mr. and Mrs. Leader and family; Mr. and Mrs. Germany and Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard; Mrs. R. Wayman and Mrs. Germany; Mr. and Mrs. C. Turner; Betty and Freddy; Ben Newell; Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Mayes; Dorothy and Cyril; Mrs. Nicholson and family; Baby Neil; Mary, Jean and Michael; Maud, Marian, Ab and Mick; Mr. and Mrs. Bignell; Mr. and Mrs. Ripley; Mrs. Lutkins; Fen Ditton Mothers’ Union; Wal and Maisie; Gladys and Dick; Mary, betty and Nancy; Arthur and Edna; Mr. and Mrs. Ellis; Mr. and Mrs. Sheldrick; Mr. and Mrs. Newman; Betty and Geoff; Stan Roberson; Mr. and Mrs. Radford and family; Members of the Electric Light Co. Sports and Social Club; Accountants and Sales Staff, Electric Supply Co.; Rob Roy Boat Club; Neighbours at Merton Cottages; Friends and Neighbours of Litton Walk; Directors of H. J. Gray and Sons, Ltd.; Hazel and Gerald; Charlie and Hilda; Mr. and Mrs. Bowyer, Barbara and Ted; Sergt.-Pilot and Mrs. Starnes; Sergt.-Observer and Mrs. Levitt; Bob and Doris; Mr. and Mrs. Kitchener and family; A.O.C. and Officers No. 6 Group; The Airmen; All members of the Sergeants Mess; Commanding Officer and Officers.

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

Mrs. P. B. F. Pryke and the family wish to tender their sincere thanks for all kind inquiries and expressions of sympathy, and also for the beautiful flowers.

PRYKE Peter Berry Fairweather of 36 Ditton-walk Cambridge died 13 August 1940 on war service Probate Peterborough 30 January to Kathleen Ellen Pryke widow.
Effects £276 13s. 1d.

Killed in Action.—Our picture is of Driver S. Rickson, R.E., whose father, Mr. O. Rickson, of 58, Suez Road, Cambridge was officially informed last week that he was killed in action in North West Germany on April 26th. Educated at the Romsev School, Driver Rickson, who was aged 23, was first employed by Trinity Hall (for whose College Servants he played football), and later by Marshall's Flying School.

We regret to announce the death on active service of Sergt.-Pilot Peter William Roberson, a former member of the staff of the “Cambridge Daily News” Process Dept.

Sergt. Roberson, who was, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roberson, of 2, Pembroke-street, was killed in an accident while flying in England in the early hours of yesterday morning.

“He was due to return home on leave yesterday," his father told a “Cambridge Daily News” reporter. “In fact, we thought that the telegram telling us of the accident was one to say what time he would be coming.”

Sergt. Roberson, who was 24 years of age, is the first man connected with this paper to be killed on active service during the present war. He joined the staff of the Process Dept. nearly eight years ago, leaving about a month before the outbreak of war to take up a position as a civil flying instructor.

He was subsequently called up as a member of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, and had since been engaged in training R.A.F. pilots. Known as one of the best pilots at Marshall's Aerodrome, where he was trained, he displayed the steadiness and reliability he showed while flying in all other aspects of his life—in his work, in his play, and in his relationship with his fellows.

Quiet and unassuming, he was nevertheless extremely well liked by all with whom he came into contact. A tall, dark figure, he seemed ever unhurried, but always on the alert. His nature was marked by the quality of steadiness.

MAKER OF MODEL AEROPLANES.

His interest in flying dated from the days before he had the opportunity to indulge in the pastime. He was a keen maker of model aeroplanes in his earlier days, and when a flying-training scheme was announced a few years ago, by which would-be aviators received financial help, he at once availed himself of the opportunity to put theory into practice. He was tremendously keen on his hobby, both in indulging in it and in getting others to take it up. He was hon. sec. of the old Civil Aviation Service Corps, and was on the committee of the local Air Cadet organisation. When the Volunteer Reserve began work in Cambridge he was one of its earliest members.

Another of his aviation activities was his frequent contribution of flying notes to the “Cambridge Daily News” and the “Cambridge Independent Press and Chronicle.”

He was known to boat enthusiasts as well as those whose interest lies in aeroplanes, for he was a member of the Cambridge Motor Boat Club. He was also a keen and steady cricketer, and played frequently for the “Cambridge Daily News.”

His wide circle of friends will share with his parents and his former and present colleagues their sense of sorrow and loss, for “Peter” was a grand sort.

An Appreciation

Mr. T. W. Scott, manager of the “C.D.N.” Process Dept., writes :—

“Peter Roberson, at work or in sport, could always be relied upon to give his very best. His outstanding characteristics of cheerfulness and steadiness quickly gained the respect and affection of everyone he met. His height of well over six feet was, in keeping with his great nature, and his passing will be mourned by all who knew him.”

Died at Sea. – Mr. and Mrs. J. Roberts, of 76. Vinery Road, have received news that their son, Pte. Jack Roberts, R.A.S.C., has died as a result of the sinking of a Japanese transport vessel, in which he was being transferred from Java to another prisoner of war camp. Pte. Roberts was educated at the Romsey Council School, and afterwards employed by the Co-operative Society. He was 23 years of age.

IT is now confirmed that Alan Roderick, youngest son of Dr. and Mrs. Roderick, and twin brother of Michael, Newnham Cottage,. Cambridge, lost his life in a naval action last October.

Mr. Alan Roderick, who was 24 years of age,- was educated at St. Faith’s and Aldenham Schools, Emmanuel College, where he read anthropology, and the Slade School of Art.

He rowed in the Emmanuel first boat, won his oar in the Lent boat in 1937, and rowed in the College boat at Henley in 1938. He was a keen swimmer, gaining a place in the swim from Granchester to .Cambridge, and fond of riding. He was a great collector, among his many interests being all branches of natural history, especially entymology, literature and art.

Died in Malaya Camp.—Mrs. N. B. Hooke, 89, Richmond Road, has received notification from the War Office that her husband, Corpl. Frank Charles Rooke, 287th Field Company, died of beriberi on July 24th, 1943, a prisoner of war in Malaya Camp. Aged 26, he was the youngest son of Mr. H. C. Hooke (Hooke and Sons, King Street) and Mrs. Hooke. He attended the Central School, and then went into his father's business. He was a Territorial, and was mobilised at the outbreak of war. He was well known for his cheery disposition. Besides the widow, he leaves a little daughter.

NEWS has been received that Corporal Stanley Victor Root, elder son of Mr. S. J. Root and of the late Mrs. Root, of 53, Cromwell Road, Cambridge, has died of wounds while serving with the Middle East forces.

Educated at the Brunswick School, Corpl. Root spent all his life in Cambridge. After serving as an engineering apprentice at Messrs. Lister, he joined the Royal Engineers in 1937, and was in the following year drafted to Egypt, where he saw over two years’ service, fighting in the desert. Taking part in the Syrian campaign, he was taken prisoner, only to be released when the British Forces occupied the country.

Death Now Presumed.—Our picture is of Sergt. E. A. Roper, R.A.F., son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Roper, of 99, Brooks Road, Cambridge, whose death has been presumed by the authorities to have taken place on 13th July, 1943. He had been reported missing, and was then aged 19. Sergt. Roper, who was a flight engineer, went to the Central School, and was employed by the Co-operative Society before joining up.

Died in Jap Camp.—Mrs. Kathleen A. Rule, of 65, Alpha Road, Cambridge, has received official notification of the death of her husband, Private Stanley H. Rule, of the King's Regiment, in a Japanese prisoner of war camp in October, 1943. This is the first news she has received since he was posted “missing” in May, 1943. Private Rule took part in the first Wingate expedition into Burma and was one of the original Chindits. For eight years he worked for Messrs. W. H. Onyett and Son, 64, Chesterton Road.

Prisoner of War's Dealh.—The family of Lance-Corpl. G. H. Runham, of 100, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, have been informed that he died in Thailand of pneumonia, on the 12th September, 1943. Lance-Corpl. Runham was educated at St. George’s School, and was employed by Messrs. Joshua Taylor.