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Walter Michael Davis Sr.
Incident
Patrolman Walter Davis was killed in an automobile accident at the intersection of 4th Avenue and Governor Printz Boulevard while on patrol. He was transported to Taylor Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Patrolman Davis was a U.S Navy veteran of World war II and served with the Tinicum Township Police Department for six years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Davis gave the Tinicum Township Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Essington community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Military Service
Walter Michael Davis Sr. served in the U.S. Navy before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Accident
Walter is the only officer of Tinicum Township Police Department remembered here.
Walter is one of 417 officers lost to accidents in PA, 33% of the 1,262 remembered there.
Walter is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Walter is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1956, 2 officers in PA were lost to accidents, the 57th heaviest of 133 years on record. The heaviest was 1932, with 14.
In 1956, 60 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 73rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1956, 74 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 68th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Walter was 33. Of the 412 lost to accidents in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48.3; the middle age was 38. Walter had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 8.6 years.
Walter was 33. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Walter had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Walter was 33. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Walter had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 6.7% of these deaths in PA; October holds the most, 10.6%. Tuesdays: 14.4%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Tinicum Township Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 33% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where
Military Service
Walter Michael Davis Sr. served in the U.S. Navy before joining law enforcement.
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