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Obituary 



Lt.-Col. G. a. IM'RKI'.au. It is with mu(-h sorrow 

 that I report the death of one of our most valued members. 

 He was killed in action during the attack on Bagdad. The 

 " AJornint^ Post " of March 20th, gave the following brief 

 biographical note: 



"Lt.-Col. (lustavus .Arthur Perreau, Indian Infantry 

 "(killed in act'^on), was born in 1873, and received his com- 

 ''■miss"ion in tile Royal Alunster Fusiliers I'n '"MarcTi. 1^94. 

 ■'After promotiion he transferred to the Indian Army in 

 "April, 1898; he was major in March, 191 2, and became 

 "lieutenant-colonel this year." 



He became a mcml)er of the F.B.C. in 190^, and 

 from tlie beginning was one of its most generous supporters, 

 and a frequent and able contributor to this Journal. His 

 last contribution was penned while on acti\e service in Aleso- 

 potainia, where a most honourable career was terminated on the 

 held of battle. lie had a charming ]iersonality which drew all 

 to him and the writer mourns the loss of a dear friend. He 

 was an ardent aviculturist. and keen bird-lo\er, and imported 

 (when coming home on furloughj, many rare species, and 

 others quite new to aviculture. He will be greatly missed 

 lunong aviculturists everywhere, and many of our members will 

 feel a deep sense of personal loss. To .Mrs. Perreau we 

 extend our deepest sympathy m her great bereavement. 



W.T.P. 



