Clophill Village, c.1904 [Z50/31/33]
Wednesday
17th November 1915: One of the difficulties facing the military
authorities is the need to provide a satisfactory water supply for the various
military camps established in the county. Clophill enjoys excellent water from
the lower greensand and Ampthill Urban District Council has agreed that this
may be conveyed to the camp at Haynes Park. The job of laying pipes was given
to the Monmouthshires. Unfortunately Private Parsons, one of the Monmouthshire
engineers, suffered a nasty accident while carrying out the task when one of
his comrades, Private Parry, accidentally stabbed him in the knee with a
pickaxe. Immediate treatment was provided by a military surgeon and the young
man is now progressing well.
Source:
Luton Times, 19th November 1915
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