John G. Ralph

Time

In 1934, 4 officers at Boston Police Department were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1934, 9 officers in MA were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1934, 91 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 12th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1934, 101 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 18th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

John was 37. Of the 31 lost to accidents at Boston Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 34.5 and 42; the middle age was 39. John had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 9.5 years.

John was 37. Of the 154 lost to accidents in MA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 39. John had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.

John was 37. 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. John had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

John was 37. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. John had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

October holds 9.7% of these deaths at Boston Police Department; December holds the most, 12.9%. Sundays: 19.4%.

October holds 7.6% of these deaths in MA; August holds the most, 12.7%. Sundays: 14.6%.

October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 14%.

October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.

How

Accident deaths account for 29.2% of all 106 deaths at Boston Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 33.7% of all 469 deaths in MA, 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.

His people

Boston Police Department has 106 officers remembered here, John among them.

Where