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FEBRUARY I, 1917< VMDER the above heading will be published weekly particulars of a personal character relating to those who have fallen #r have beenmtunded in the country's service, announcements of marriage and other items concerning members oj the Flying Servtces and •thtn well hn+wn in the world of aviation. We shall be pleased to receive for publication properly authenticated particulars suitable for this column. Casualties.Lieutenant HENRY RATHBONE HELE-SHAW, R.F.C., pre-viously reported missing on July 19th last, now unofficially reported shot down in aerial action with his machine andkilled, aged 20 years, was the only son of Dr. and Mrs. Hele- Shaw, of Coleherne Court, S.W. He was educated at SandroydPreparatory School and at Marlborough. When war broke out he had just taken an open scholarship at Clare College,Cambridge, but he immediately enlisted in the Public Schools Brigade and obtained a commission shortly afterwards inthe R.G.A. A year later he obtained his pilot's certificate and was gazetted to the K.F.C. He acted as a ferry pilotthrough last winter, and was then selected for a squadron, with which he went to the Front. After some weeks offighting he was reported wounded. On his recovery he flew again, and almost immediately after, during an engagementin which the flight had difficulty in keeping together because of the clouds, his machine disappeared and was not seenagain. Second Lieutenant A. H. HODGSON, R.F.C., reported killed,was an old Foundation scholar of the Manchester Grammar School, who passed his senior school certificate in 1913 andwon a Langworthy scholarship in 1914. He was football captain and vice-captain of the school. Second Lieutenant WILLIAM KELLETT, Somerset Ligh*Infantry, attached R.F.C., reported killed, was the brother of Mrs. Cecil Rayner, Richmond Mount, Headingley, Leeds-He joined the Hussars at the outbreak of war, and later obtained a commission in the Somerset Light Infantry, withwhich regiment he saw much fighting. A few months ago he was transferred to the Royal Flying Corps as an Observer.Second Lieutenant Kellett was recently mentioned" in Despatches. Second Lieutenant ERNEST WYNN, R.F.C., who has died inhospital, was a son of Mr. A. E. Wynn, of Rathgowry, Harro- gate. His machine was brought down in the enemy lineson November 1st, after which he was reported missing. A War Official message states that, according to a Germanreport, he died in hospital the same day. He was 20 years of age, and formerly a student at the Univeristy of Leeds. Major V. W. GOODDEN, R.F.C., who was killed while flyingon January 28th, aged 27, was the second son of Mr. andap. H. F. Goodden, of Eastbourne, and was one of the youngestmajors in the Flying Service. Less than two years ago he obtained his commission as second lieutenant. He was soonpromoted captain, and a few months later obtained his majority. He was an intrepid airman, and is said to be thefirst to loop the loop at night. He was recognised as one of the best British pilots, and was specially congratulated bythe King on more than one occasion. Flight-Lieutenant ROLLO VAVASOUR, R.F.C., who died inhospital in London on January 16th, was the second son of Mr. Henry Vavasour, Blenheim, New Zealand. A member ofone of our oldest English Roman Catholic families, he was educated at the Jesuit College, Sydney, N.S.W. On theoutbreak of the war he endeavoured to obtain a commission in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, but was unsuccessful.He paid his own passage to England, and was eventually gazetted to the Royal Artillery in May, 1915. After somemonths' training he was transferred to the R.F.C., and became a pilot in November of the same year. Early in 1916he proceeded to the Front with his squadron, and was at once recognised as a daring and resourceful pilot. On one occasionwhen at an altitude of 10,000 ft. he was attacked by a Fokker, and a bullet passed between his legs, perforating thelubricating oil tank, but by cool and skilful handling of his machine he was able to land safely inside the British lines.On another occasion he had a prolonged encounter with a Fokker, and succeeded in bringing his antagonist to thtground. Ultimately his health gave way, and he was in- valided home in the late autumn of 1916. After recuperatinghe was appointed Flight-Instructor at an important training centre for pilots, but his health again broke down, and hi-was operated upon for appendicitis. The funeral took plaro at the Catholic Cemetery, West Brompton, with militaryhonours. Missing.Flight Sub-Lieutenant WARNER H. PEBERDY, R.N., sonof Mr. W. W. Peberdy, of Rugby, is reported by the Ad- miralty as having failed to return from a scouting flight fromThaso Island on the 14th inst. He was educated at Rugby Lower School, and gave up a responsible position in America ti >join the Forces. Sub-Lieutenant Peberdy was 34 years of age. Wounded and Prisoners of War.Second Lieutenant IVAN CURLEWIS, M.C., R.F.C., formerlyposted as missing, is now reported wounded and a prisoner in German hands. His award of the Military Cross wasgazetted last November : " For conspicuous gallantry in action. He attacked an enemy machine, which he drove off.Later he destroyed an enemy machine and brought down a balloon under very heavy fire, displaying great courage anddetermination throughout." News has reached the relatives of Flight-Commander EDWIN ROLLAND MOON, of Southampton, whose death was recentlyofficially announced, that he is a prisoner in the hands of the enemy. Married and to be Married.The engagement is announced between Captain GEORGE HORNBY BIRLEY, R.F.C., younger son of the late Mr. FrancisHornby Birley and of Mrs. Birley, and MARY, daughter of Mr. RICHARD WILLIAM KNIGHT, of Buckminster, Leicestershire. Second Lieutenant WILLIAM ARTHUR BOND, M.C.,K.O.Y.L.I., attached R.F.C., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bond, Chesterfield, was on January 23rd married to AIMEE CONSTANCE, younger daughter of the late WM. ARNOTT MCHARDY and Mrs. Weller, 240, Oxford Street, W. The marriage arranged between Major T. E. ST. CLARE DANIELL, R.F.C., son of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Daniell, ofCheltenham, and BRENDA, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs.F. J. OAKLEY, of Sutton Lodge, Oatlands Park, Weybridge,will take place on February 10th at St. Mary's Church, Oatlands Park, at 2.30. A marriage will take place on February 15th between SecondLieutenant LIONEL CHARLES HAWTREY HICKS, R.F.C ,youngest son of Captain John Hicks, R.N., of The Moorings, Sevenoaks, and The Oaks, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and LILY FRANCES LAW BAKER, fourth daughter of the late JohnBaker, Azul, Argentine, and Mrs. Jessie Baker, Temperley. Buenos Aires. The marriage arranged between Flight Sub-Lientenant KEITH ROSS MUNROE, R.N.A.S., son of Mr. and Mrs. WilliamRoss Munroe, of Boombah St. George, Queensland, Australia, and ETHEL NELLIE STYLES, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. G.Styles, of 19, St. John's Wood Park, N.W., took place on January 26th at All Saints' Church, Finchley Road. Items. The will of Flight Commander GEORGE HENRY BEARD, D.S.C., R.N.A.S., of Dunmow, whose body was found Sep- tember 23rd at sea, has been sworn at £167. The will of Captain DAWICK MOBERLY VEITCH VEITCH,Indian Cavalry, attached R.F.C., killed in France July 8th, has been proved at £10,715.
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