William Bunker Hinchcliff
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Policeman

William Bunker Hinchcliff

Philadelphia Police Department — Philadelphia, PA
Accident
End of Watch April 24, 1935
Age 29
Tour of Duty 4 yrs
Badge 2586
Gender Male

Incident

Policeman William Hinchcliff was killed when he lost control of his motorcycle at the intersection of Belgrade Street and Orthodox Street while chasing a speeder. Policeman Hinchcliff had served with the Philadelphia Police Department four years.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife and two sons.

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Hinchcliff gave the Philadelphia Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Philadelphia community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Hinchcliff.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Type Police Department
Location Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA
Platform Identity ppd.philadelphia.pa.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch April 24, 1935
Tour of Duty 4 yrs
Age 29
Badge Number 2586
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Accident

The Sacrifice · Accident

William is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.

34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

In 1935, 99 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 8th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

Every year on record · United States
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Who

William was 29. 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. William had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

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When

April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.

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How

Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.

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His people

Philadelphia Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, William among them.

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Where

Policeman William Bunker Hinchcliff

Philadelphia Police Department · End of Watch April 24, 1935

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