Alexander Compton MC

Time

In 1922, 16 officers at Ulster Special Constabulary were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1922, 16 officers in NIR were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1922, 18 officers in United Kingdom were lost to accidents, the 11th heaviest of 194 years on record. The heaviest was 1940, with 40.

In 1922, 101 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 18th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

When

April holds 15.6% of these deaths at Ulster Special Constabulary; June holds the most, 21.9%. Thursdays: 18.8%.

April holds 11.9% of these deaths in NIR; June holds the most, 19%. Thursdays: 25.4%.

April holds 6.9% of these deaths in United Kingdom; November holds the most, 9.9%. Thursdays: 15.3%.

April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.

How

Accident deaths account for 32.3% of all 99 deaths at Ulster Special Constabulary, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 21% of all 599 deaths in NIR, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 44.1% of all 3,791 deaths in United Kingdom, the most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.

His people

Ulster Special Constabulary has 99 officers remembered here, Alexander among them.