Mutilated Yeoman Dies

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Wednesday 5th April 1916: We understand, with regret, that Trooper Griffiths whom we mentioned yesterday has died of his injuries at Bedford Hospital. It appears that there are a number of intriguing aspects to this case which will be brought out at an inquest on Thursday.

Source: Bedfordshire Standard 7th April 1916

Horrible Mutilation at Cow Bridge

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Tuesday 4th April 1916: We understand that Trooper Percy James Griffiths, 21, of 3rd/1st Bedfordshire Yeomanry has been badly injured as the result of an accident with a train. He was found shortly after nine o’clock last night by Frank Gosling who was cycling from Wootton Pillinge to Bedford. He was lying at the bottom of the railway embankment with both his legs severed as if by a train. The unfortunate man has been removed to Bedford Hospital.

Source: Bedfordshire Standard 7th April 1916