Tuesday 24th November 1914 (Luton ): Earlier
today an unfortunate accident took place at the Luton Electricity Works.
Private Alfred Edward Rowland of the 23rd County of London Regiment was there on
duty as a military guard when he became engaged in conversation with Henry
Kell, an assistant engineer at the works. Mr Kell was explaining the workings
of an automatic revolver to Private Rowland when the gun was accidentally
fired. The bullet went through the soldier’s right thigh. A military surgeon
provided prompt attention and the injured man was taken to Wardown Military
Hospital
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