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.

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.”

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.

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.