HarryBettsMCDCM Posted 4 September , 2008 Share Posted 4 September , 2008 Ploughing through some of my Northamptonshire Regiment Men's Pension & Service Papers I came across a typically "Sods Law" cause of discharge for a Lance Corporal in the 1st Bn Northamptonshire Regiment. 12581 L/Cpl Newson Hart,in his own words on the cause of discharge.. ."Advancing towards the front when I was hit by shrapnel causing a wound to the right hand {resulted in amputation of little finger RH};I dropped my equipment & helmet and was making my way back to the Field Hospital,when a Gas Shell{mustard} exploded & I inhaled Mustard Gas" Poor old Newson was discharged having suffered Laryngitis,Bronchitis,Pneumonia & an amputated finger... {With appreciation to the Fast Show} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedCoat Posted 4 September , 2008 Share Posted 4 September , 2008 why did he drop his equipment?....shouldt he have been charged? Donnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBettsMCDCM Posted 4 September , 2008 Author Share Posted 4 September , 2008 IIRC once wounded you were allowed to discard your equipment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel Posted 5 September , 2008 Share Posted 5 September , 2008 As mentioned in several accounts by soldiers including Frank Richards in his book "Old Soldiers Never Die". A bit thoughtless not keeping your gas mask on the battlefield though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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