Biscot
Camp, 1916 [Z1306/75/16/15]
Saturday
23rd December 1916: An inquiry into the death of Gunner Ernest
Victor Jackson has been opened at Luton Court House. Gunner Jackson succumbed
to the injuries he received in Wednesday’s accidental explosion. The
jury have heard that three soldiers at Biscot were preparing a signal bomb
which exploded unexpectedly, causing injuries to all three. Gunner Jackson was the
most seriously hurt and died yesterday. His body was identified by his sister
Mrs W. S. Clarke of Bishops Stortford. Gunner Jackson was 21 years old and was
serving with the Royal Field Artillery; he had previously been to the front and
been wounded. The inquiry has been adjourned until January to allow
communication to take place with the War Office and His Majesty’s Inspector of
Explosives. Gunner Jackson’s funeral will be held with full military honours on
Wednesday afternoon at the Church Cemetery.
Source:
Luton News 28th December 1916
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