Missing, Believed Killed.—Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Sharpe, of 97, Fitzroy Street, Cambridge, have received news that their son, Flight Lieut. Bartie Walter ("Dink") Sharpe R.A.F.V.R., has been reported missing and believed to have lost his life as a result of air operations on March 29th. Flight Lieut. Sharpe was educated at the brunswick and Cambridge and County Schools, being a keen member of the Rugby XV, whilst at school. He was also a member of the King's Own Youth Centre. Before joining up he was employed by the L.N.E.R. as a booking clerk.

Died in Thailand.—Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Silk, of 28a, Magdalene Street, Cambridge, have received news that their youngest son, Driver A. Silk, Royal Corps of -Signals, died of malaria on June 17th, 1943, whilst a prisoner of war in Thailand. Driver Silk was educated at St. Luke's School, and before joining up was employed by Messrs. Flack and Judge.

Our picture is of Sergeant Marshal Kenneth Smith, Flight Engineer, Royal Air Force, husband of Mrs. Evelyn Smith, of 123, Victoria Road, who, reported missing in October, is now reported missing, believed killed in action over enemy territory.

Died in Jap Hands.—Our picture is of Private Percy Smith, Suffolk Regiment, youngest, son of Mrs. A. Smith, of 136, Argyle Street, Cambridge who has been informed that he died on July 27th, 1943 whilst a prisoner of war in Japanese hands. The cause of death was not stated. Before the war, Pte Smith was employed by the L.N.E.R.

Royal Engineer's Death. — Mrs. R. G. Smith, of 146, Mill Road. Cambridge, has received official news that her husband, Driver R. G. Smith, 287 Company, R.E., died whilst a prisoner of war in Thailand on the 24th July, 1943. He was the youngest son of the late Mrs. A. J. Smith., of Catherine Street, and before the war worked for Messrs. Goodrums Hemingford Road.

Killed in Action. News has been received by Mr, and Mrs. Jolley, of 25, Ashfield Road, Cambridge, that their only son, Private Ronald Spillman, of the Highland Light Infantry, B.L.A., has been killed in action. Aged 19, he attended the Chesterton Senior School, and before joining the Forces was employed by the Cambridge Window Cleaning Company. He had been with the B.L.A. since D-Day.

Died in Thailand. — Mrs. Sybil J. Spivey, of 68, King’s Hedges Road, Cambridge, has now received official notice that her husband, L.-Cpl. A. J. Spivey, 287th Field Company, R.E., died in Thailand on May 30th, 1943, whilst a prisoner of war. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Spivey, of 10, George Street, and before the war was a clerk at the G.P.O.

Died in Thailand.—News has just been received by Mrs. F. M. Steam, of 5, Manor Street, Cambridge, that her son, Pte. George Leslie John Stearn, of the 1st Cambridgeshire Regiment, died on September 13th, 1943, while a prisoner of war in 2 [sic] Thailand. Pte. Stearn was 24 years of age.

News has reached Cambridge of the death in action of a young Cambridge man who was serving with the Royal Navy during the great evacuation from Dunkirk.

He was Ordinary Seaman V. G. Stearn, aged 18, of 49, Bateson Road, Cambridge, who was reported missing, believed drowned, in May last.

Educated at the Brunswick School, Stearn was a very keen Swimmer, and held medals and certificates for his success in this sport. After leaving school he was employed for over a year at Messrs. Herbert Robinson and Son, Regent Street, and joined the Navy just before the outbreak of war.

An elder brother is now serving with the R.A.F. in Egypt.

A Cambridge Casualty.—Our picture is of Private George Stepney, aged 24, husband or Mrs. ivy Stepney, of 106, Thoday Street, who was killed in action on 25th April last. He was the second son of Mrs. Stepney, of 248, Newmarket Road, and before the war was employed as a painter and decorator, and also worked for Messrs. Weatherheads, the newsagents. He had been in the Army four years, and had been abroad two. In addition to the widow there is a little baby girl, aged 16 months, whom he had been longing to see.

Presumed Killed in Action.—Mr. and Mrs. Still, of 180. Boss Street. Cambridge, have received news that their second son, Pte. H. C. Still, Cambs. Regiment, previously reported missing, is now presumed to have been killed in action in the Far East on February 15th, 1942. Pte. Still, aged 26, was the husband of the late Mrs. E. R. Still, of 180, Ross Street. He was educated at the Morley Memorial School and before the war was employed by Langford and Sons, Victoria Road.

Mrs. Summerfield, of 16, Blossom Street, Cambridge, has received notification from the War Office that her husband, Trooper Herbert Reginald Summerfield, of the Royal Tank Regiment, has been killed in action in the Middle East. Trooper Summerfield was educated at East Road School and before he enlisted in the Army was employed at Messrs. Eaden Lilley's. The deceased, an ex-member of St. Matthew's Scouts, was a popular member of Lilley's Rowing Club.

Reported Killed. — Our picture is of Pte. E. E. Sutton, of Army Air Corps, only son of Mrs. E. Sutton, of 11, Alpha Road, Cambridge, reported missing D-Day, June 6, who is now reported killed. Pte. Sutton joined the Royal Norfolks and then volunteered for the Parachute Regiment. He was 17 years of age when joining the Forces, and was 19 at the time of his death.

Serjeant, 6912031, 2nd Battalion, Cheshire Regiment. Died on 31st May 1940 aged 30 years.He is buried at Dunkirk Town Cemetery, Plot 2 Row 13 Grave 2. France.

Extract from Cambridge Daily News in 1942:

CAMBRIDGE
MAN. DIES FROM
WOUNDS

Mrs. H. E. Taylor, of 77, Brampton Cambridge, has received news that her husband Sergt. Horace Edwin Taylor, died of wounds whilst on active service in France. Sergt. “Ted” Taylor, who was 31 years of age, was the fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Taylor, of 31, Earl Street (late of 19, Orchard Street). Educated at the Central. School, he joined the Army in 1930, but had left it when war broke out. He was called up again as a reservist and went overseas almost immediately.

A brother of Sergt. Taylor, Rifleman A. R. Taylor was killed in the last war.

Youngest of Five Serving Sons. — Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Taylor, of 64, Darwin Drive, Cambridge, have received news from the War Office that their son, Private W. J. Taylor, aged 19, was killed in action in North-West Europe on August 7th. Pte. Taylor was the youngest of five sons serving with the Forces, and before joining up was employed by Mr. W. H. Onyett, of Chesterton Road.

Killed in Action at Sea. — Mrs. A. Tingey, of 12, Marmora Road, Cambridge, has received word from the War Office, that her son, Pte. H. J. Tingey, Suffolk Regiment, must now be presumed to have been killed in action at sea while a prisoner of war on Sept. 22nd, 1944. He was aboard a Japanese transport when it was sunk, and was formerly in Thailand. Aged 25, Pte. Tingey was educated at the Romsey Council Schools, and was later employed by Pye's. He was one of three brothers all serving in the Forces.

Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Toller, of 45, Perowne Streets Cambridge, have received news through the International Red Cross that their only son, Sergt. Kenneth Toiler R.A.F., is presumed killed. He was previously reported missing. Educated at the County High School for Boys, be joined the Royal Air Force about two years ago to become a wireless operator air-gunner. Previously he was employed by Messrs. Slater and Dominy, of Hobson Street. He was 21 years of age and unmarried.