BOYS OVERSEAS

Waikato Independent, Volume XLIV, Issue 1120, 20 April 1945, Page 2

BOYS OVERSEAS

REPATRIATED PRISONER / Advice has been received by Mr and Mrs W. Hubbard, of French Pass Road, that their son Signalman Walter Frederick Hubbard is now safe in the United Kingdom after being a prisoner of war for four years. Signalman Hubbard spent five months in hiding in the hills of Greece before he was taken prisoner and sent to Italy, until the capitulation of that country, when he was transferred to Stalag VIII, Germany. News of another son, Arthur Colin Hubbard has also been received. He is attached to an anti-tank battery, and has recently gained a commission as 2nd. Lieutenant. Lieut. Hubbard has been four years overseas, and recently returned to Italy after a year’s training in England. Commission Gained.

Mr and Mrs J. P. McDonald, of 23 Williamson Street, have just received brief cabled advice of their eldest son, J. V. McDonald, having received a commission in Italy. Missing Airman.

Among the list of names of missing Air Force personnel released recently appears the name of FlyingOfficer P. J. Pentelow, who is the fourth son of Mr J. W. Pentelow, of Monavale. F.O. Pentelow joined the R.N-Z.A.F. in May 1940 and proceeded to Canada where he completed his training, graduating from there as a Flight-Sergeant. He went to England in June 1941 and a year ago gained a commission as a Pilot-Officer. After a period of operational work, he was sent back to Canada as an instructor, later returning to England. A few months ago he was promoted to the rank of Flying Officer. NOW PRISONER OF WAR FLYING OFFICER MORRIS Among the list of names of Air Force personnel just released, appears the name of Flying Officer J. M. Morris, whose parents Mr and Mrs J. L. Morris reside in King Street. Flying Officer Morris war reported missing a few weeks ago, and word has now ben released through the Air Department to the effect that Flying Officer Morris is now confirm-

ed as a prisoner of war. F.O. Morris left New Zealand in December 1942, and proceeded to Canada where he graduated first of the New Zealanders there. He gained his commission before leaving for further overseas service and was promoted to the rank of Flying-Officer four months after gaining his first commission.