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Battle Accident!?

Discussion in 'Service Records' started by Bruneval, Jul 28, 2023.

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  1. Bruneval

    Bruneval Well-Known Member

    Today, I received the service record a RASC soldier who died in October 1944, Italy. His death is listed as 'Battle Accident'. My initial thought was a 'blue on blue' incident? There were only two men, from different units who died on the same day and buried in the same cemetery. However, I would appreciate your thoughts on this terminology.

    Regards

    Bruneval.
     
    Bruneval, Jul 28, 2023
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  2. Wobbler

    Wobbler Patron Patron

    Could it also include, for example, a hand grenade going off accidentally, or some other explosive? An accident with a firearm? Hit by a lorry etc? Not sure if those would count as battle accidents though. Yours sounds more plausible.

    Sorry, more questions than answers from me there!
     
    Wobbler, Jul 28, 2023
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    idler, Jul 28, 2023
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  4. Bruneval

    Bruneval Well-Known Member

    Really useful - thanks!

    The individual's death was not even recorded in the Unit's War Diary which would seem strange considering all other fatalities were mentioned. I expect we will never know the background to this one incident.

    Regards

    Bruneval
     
    Bruneval, Jul 28, 2023
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