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Officer Alfred Dunn died from wounds received in a motorcycle accident. On June 19, 1926 Officer Dunn was chasing a speeder when his motorcycle hit uneven road he was thrown from the bike. He was treated for injuries to his arm and knee. The injuries were not considered serious at the time. On November 1, 1926 Officer Dunn was admitted to the hospital with pain in the areas of injury. The doctors discovered that poisoning had set in to the injuries and surgery was performed. Officer Dunn’s condition worsened until his death on November 2, 1926. Officer Dunn had served with the agency for 6 months and had several years of law enforcement service with various other agencies. Officer Dunn's father, Marshal Thomas Dunn, was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while two years earlier while serving with the Hortonville Police Department.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Motorcycle Officer Dunn served with the Appleton Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Appleton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Motorcycle Officer Dunn.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Appleton Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Alfred is one of 125 officers lost to accidents in WI, 39.3% of the 318 remembered there.
Alfred is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Alfred 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 1926, 2 officers in WI were lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 72 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 5.
In 1926, 68 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1926, 75 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 66th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Alfred was 30. Of the 101 lost to accidents in WI whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 45; the middle age was 34.
Alfred was 30. 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.
Alfred was 30. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
November holds 12.8% of these deaths in WI; July holds the most, 16.8%. Tuesdays: 14.4%.
November holds 8.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Appleton Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 50% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 39.3% of all 318 deaths in WI, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 10.4% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
His people
Appleton Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Alfred among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 17-E
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