Keith Cecil

2090349, Cpl, 287 Field Company Royal Engineers. 31-8-43, age 30, Prisoner of War. Son of Herbert Edward & Maud Beatrice Barrett, of Badgeney Rd, March; husband of Irene Barrett, of Wisbech. Employed in surveyor's office. Buried Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery, Myanmar. Also listed March and March Grammer School.

Ronald Henry

AIRCRAFTMAN'S
DEATH.
Formerly Worked at
County Hall, March.

A young man who, before joining up, was emplayed by the Isle of Ely County Council in the Architect's department, has died on active service. He was A/c. 2 Ronald H Coles, whose home is at Quarry Hill Close, Sandal, Wakefield.

He came to March in September, 1938, as an assistant in the County Architect's department at the County Hall and joined the Royal Air Force in July 8th, 1940. He was evacuated from Singapore, just before it fell, and in a letter to his father, said he was safe and well. He died recently of dysentery at the age of 27 years.

The news of his death was received at the County Hall on Monday and the flag was flown at half-mast.

George Melton

149621, Pilot Officer, 57 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Killed in flying accident 28-9-43, age 22. Son of James Scouler Hargrave & Mabel Annie Hargrave, of Upwell. Employed in architect's dept. Buried Upwell Baptist Chapelyard, Norfolk. Also listed Upwell.

Mary Joan

WRNS 52745, Wren, HMS Cabott, Women's Royal Naval Service, Found drowned in River Wharfe at Tadcaster, Yorks 1-9-43, age 19. Daughter of Alfred Jasper & Mary Wild, of March Rd, Wimblington. Employed in accountant's dept. Buried Wimblington (St Peter) Churchyard. Also listed Wimblington.