Item 02: Thomas Alcock war narrative, 28 July 1915-1917 - Page 207

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very long before he shifted his position.
On another occasion we were detailed for a fatigue job taking our rifles with us – which in trenches we carried at the trail to avoid being a mark for the enemy.

In the hurry of getting out of the trench I did not notice the "safety catch" was forward. Unthinkingly I put my finger on the trigger and pressed it. Instinctively I pressed the muzzle in the direction of the bank and the bullet found a lodgement there.

The chap in front became rather indignant about it as he well might.

Just imagine the effect of an accident of this sort in

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