Shanghai's roll of honour is growing day by day and the latest name to be listed is that of Lieut-Commdr. William Alexander Elliot, formerly of the Asiatic Petroleum Company. He was killed in action while in the Royal Navy and the sad news of his death was received by cable only two days ago. Lieut~Commdr. Elliot will be greatly missed as he had formed a wide circle of friends here; outside of his work. he was also interested in the S.M-P- Specials and the local sea scouts.
Almost right from the start of the war in Europe. Lieut-Commdr. Elliot attempted to join in "the thick of things." but it was not until November of last year that he finally was able to leave.
At the time of his death. Lieut-Commdr. Elliot was 45 years old and had a distinguished naval career behind him. He joined up in Hongkong and was immediately made a flag lieutenant commander. His one sole aim at that time was to go back te England and do duty on a destroy yer. He finally reached England last February.
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