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Patrolman James McAuliffe died as a result of complications of influenza while in the performance of his assigned duties during the Influenza Pandemic.
Patrolman McAuliffe became ill on duty while covering the Pine Hill and Federal Square beat on the night shift. He was taken to his home in the 640th block of Western Avenue, where he passed away two days later.
Patrolman McAuliffe served with the Lynn Police Department for more than four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, parents, and three siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman McAuliffe gave the Lynn Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lynn community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman McAuliffe.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Illness
Lynn Police Department has lost 11 officers; 3 of them lost to illness.
James is one of 59 officers lost to illness in MA, 12.6% of the 469 remembered there.
James is one of 2,028 officers lost to illness in the United States, 7.4% of the 27,552 remembered there.
James is one of 2,979 officers lost to illness worldwide, 8.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1918, 35 officers in MA were lost to illness, more than in any other year.
In 1918, 226 officers in the United States were lost to illness, the 3rd heaviest of 108 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 564.
In 1918, 235 officers worldwide were lost to illness, the 3rd heaviest of 197 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 566.
Who
James was 30. Of the 59 lost to illness in MA whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 46; the middle age was 38. James had served 4.2 years; the middle length of service was 11.4 years.
James was 30. Of the 1,996 lost to illness in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 42 and 58; the middle age was 51. James had served 4.2 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
James was 30. Of the 2,916 lost to illness worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 39 and 56; the middle age was 49. James had served 4.2 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
When
October holds 27.1% of these deaths in MA, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 11.9%.
October holds 14.9% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
October holds 12.6% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 13.8%.
How
Illness deaths account for 27.3% of all 11 deaths at Lynn Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 12.6% of all 469 deaths in MA, the 3rd most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 7.4% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 3rd most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 8.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 3rd most common cause.
His people
Lynn Police Department has 11 officers remembered here, James among them.
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George M. Crowell Dec 22, 1875
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Ebenezer Neagles, Jr. Aug 20, 1894
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Nelson Harris Doe
Feb 16, 1896
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James H. Carroll
Jun 25, 1910
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James Daniel McAuliffe
Oct 1, 1918
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Abraham Lincoln Grover
Oct 11, 1918
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Francis V. Quinn
Feb 16, 1933
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John Francis Smith
Aug 19, 1934
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Albert Jerry Picone
Aug 1, 1955
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Andrew J. Tufts Mar 9, 1958
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Gary Lewis Twyman
Oct 9, 1995
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