Reading Standard Etc 01-1918

WAR CASUALTIES.

KILLED IN ACTION.

CAMPBELL, Corpl. N.A., A.I.F., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Campbell, 198, King's Road, Reading (late of Fox Hall, Didcot).

CAVIS, Sec. Lieut. E.T. (Tom), Queen's, second son of Mrs. F. Davis, The Orchard, Wokingham Road, Bracknell. In Palestine, on Dec. 27th,. Aged 22. He joined the London Scottish in Nov., 1915, obtaining a commission in the Queen's, and had seen fighting in France, Salonika and Egypt.

RAKE, Pte. Henry Stansfield, Canadian Infantry, youngest son of the late Herbert Rake, Tilehurst. He was previously reported missing.

RUDDLE, Pte. Henry James, Victoria Villas, Little Sandhurst, aged 40. His mother writes:-
He died in action, standing to with his Lewis gun. His death was instantaneous. I feel his loss terribly. He made things so easy for us in his willingness to help in anything. His life in the Army always appeared happy, and through all hardships he never grumbled. He was an exemplary man.

SMITH, Trooper R.T., Signal Troop, Yeomanry, third son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith, of "Beckfords," Upper Basildon. On Nov. 29th, in Palestine. Aged 20.

YOUNG, Lce.-Corpl. William, M.T., A.S.C., Thames Avenue, Pangbourne.

DIED OF WOUNDS.

ROYAL BERKS REGIMENT.

BURGESS, Corpl. Stanley V., 40, Brook Street, Twyford. While a prisoner of war in Germany. Aged 18.

WOUNDED.

ROYAL BERKS REGIMENT.

DOUGLAS, Pte. P., son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Douglas, of West Lodge, Easthampstead Park, Wokingham. Pte. Douglas has two brothers serving. One, Gunner H. Douglas, R.F.A., has been in the service 17 years, and went through the retreat from Mons.

PLUMRIDGE, Pte. A.E., 57, Mason Street, Reading, is wounded and a prisoner of war.

UPTON, Sec. Lieut. W., D.S.O.

SHELL SHOCK.

HURST, Pte. S., Royal Warwick Regt., of Jennett's Hill, Bradfield. Now in hospital in France.

PRISONER OF WAR IN GERMAN HANDS.

HILL, Second Lieut. F.C.R., Royal Berks Regt.

SCHOFIELD, Lieut. H., Royal Berks Regt.

MISSING.

HEWETT, Capt. H., Royal Berks Regt.

SARNEY, Pte. W.S., 11, Lorne Street, Reading, who has been wounded three times, is now missing, and his parents, at the above address, would be glad of information concerning him.

ROYAL BERKS REGIMENT.

GOODWIN, Pte. W., of 214, Liverpool Road, Reading. News would be gratefully received by his wife at above address.


GALLANT DEEDS.

Military Cross.

Sec. Lieut. NORMAN DAVID BAYLEY, Royal Berks Regt. - For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a mopping-up platoon. When his platoon was held up by a strong point he sent for a tank. He went to meet it under heavy shell fire and directed it by walking in front to within 30 yards of the enemy, when he was shot through the arm.

Military Medal.

CARTER, Sergt. F.C., 14464, Coldstream Guards, Reading.

Bombardier HARRY ILSLEY, R.H.A., 72, Cumberland Road, Reading, has been awarded the Military Medal. He is now in hospital.

TAYLOR, Sergt. W.F., 13913, Royal Berks Regt.

Bar to the Military Medal.

LAMBOURN, Sergt. J.W., 200795, Royal Berks Regt., Reading.

ANTI-SUBMARINE SERVICE.

Petty Officer C.S. GOUGH, R.N., of 26, Manchester Road, Reading, has been awarded the D.S.M. for service in action with enemy submarines.


THE WAR IN EGYPT.

Among the list of names mentioned by General Sir A.J. Murray in his dispatch is that of No. 4661 C.S.M. (citing R.S.M.) E. ADDICOT, Royal Berks Regt.


WOUNDED SOLDIERS ENTERTAINED.

The generosity of the workers at Hankin's Engineering Works resulted in some 70 wounded Tommies spending a delightful afternoon on Saturday, Jan. 5th. Many hearty thanks are due to Mr. and Mrs. Brown, of 651, Oxford Road, and Mrs. Points for making arrangements and conducting the concert, with Mr. Brown in the chair. Songs were given by the Misses Brown, Moppett, George, N. Taylor and A. Taylor, with Miss M. Taylor at the piano; recitations by the Misses Bright and Clarke and Pte. Cox; and banjo solo by Master Willis. Much laughter was caused when six of the girls presented a sketch, "Wanted a Feneral. Mr. "Bill" Moss was to have given a song, and much sympathy was felt when the chairman announced his death, which took place a few days prior to this entertainment. Tea was then partaken of, and pianoforte selections were given by Mr. W. Bailey. The generosity of the workers will live for many a day in the hearts of the "boys in blue."


PAY OF JUNIOR OFFICERS.

It is officially announced that the War Cabinet has decided to increase the pay of junior officers in the Navy and Army. The principle adopted is that the minimum rate for an Army office should be 10s. 6d. a day.
It has also been decided to grant a children's allowance to married subalterns and captains at £2 per month.
The annual cost of the concession to the two services is estimated at between 7¼ and 7½ millions for the first year.


Police Sergt. E. WOOD, M.M.P., 61st Division, of Thames Cot, Taplow. - Awarded M.S.M.

Pte. A.L. FROUDm M.G.C., 46 Granby Gardens, Reading. - Prisoner of war.

The late Pte. HENRY JAS. RUDDLE, Royal Berks Regt., Victoria Villas, Little Sandhurst. - Killed in action.