Berkshire and The War: the "Reading Standard" pictorial record. Volume 4. p 912
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| Title | Berkshire and The War: the "Reading Standard" pictorial record. Volume 4. p 912 |
|---|---|
| Page number | 912 |
| Date | 1919 |
| Edition | |
| Publisher | Unknown |
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ROYAL NAVY.
"LIZARD" RESCUES OWL.
[photo, man with owl, exterior] H.M.S. Lizard became famous in the Goeben and Breslau action of January, 1918, and, to naturalists, it was engaged in another most interesting action - that of saving an owl. A strong wind was blowing and this apparently carried the bird to sea. It was a pitiful sight to watch the bird making its last efforts to reach the ship, writes H. Watts, leading telegraphist, and son of Mr. Councillor Watts, of Reading. Several times the owl dropped almost to the water, regaining sufficient strength to rise just in time to save itself. On reaching the ship it fell exhausted at Mr. Watts' feet. He kept it in the wireless room, where it soon recovered. The following morning it was little the worse for its experience and showed its gratitude by "flying" at its rescuer and pecking a small piece off his hand. The owl remained in a wild, fierce state for a few days, then gradually settled down, and is now quite tame, always flying on to Mr. Watts' hand to be fed.
[photo, portrait] The late Seaman EDWARD WELLS, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Wells, West View, Horseshoe Road, Pangbourne. - Sunk on H. M. Minesweeper Penarth.
[photo, portrait] The late Petty Officer ALBERT CROCKER. 13, Victoria Road, Tilehurst. - Lost at sea.
[photo, portrait] The late Pte. G. B. JONES, M.M., R.M.L.I., of Fisherman's Lane, Aldermaston. - Killed in action. Aged 19.
[photo, group, exterior] WIRELESS SIGNALLING STAFF OF H.M.S. ROYAL OAK. Included in the group is Leading Signalman May, of Mortimer.