Fred William Middlebrook

Works Fire Brigades
Age
42

Rank / Role
Works Chief Officer

Brigade/Service
Vauxhall Motors Ltd Works Fire Brigade

Cause of death
Neck injuries caused by shrapnel from explosion.

Location died
Factory site, Kimpton Road, Luton

Current Fire Authority
Bedfordshire and Luton

Further information

Killed by the explosion of a 'home made' practice incendiary bomb during training.

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