William George DuChene

Time

In 1918, 1 officer at Detroit Police Department was lost to illness, the 2nd heaviest of 6 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 2.

In 1918, 1 officer in MI was lost to illness, the 4th heaviest of 11 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 9.

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

William was 34. Of the 7 lost to illness at Detroit Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 42.5 and 49.5; the middle age was 46. William had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 24 years.

William was 34. Of the 24 lost to illness in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 46.8 and 61.3; the middle age was 51.5. William had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 25 years.

William was 34. 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. William had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.

William was 34. Of the 2,916 lost to illness worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 39 and 56; the middle age was 49. William had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.

When

October holds 14.3% of these deaths at Detroit Police Department; March holds the most, 28.6%. Fridays: 42.9%.

October holds 4.2% of these deaths in MI; December holds the most, 20.8%. Fridays: 25%.

October holds 14.9% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.8%.

October holds 12.6% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.9%.

How

Illness deaths account for 2.8% of all 250 deaths at Detroit Police Department, the 4th most common cause.

Illness deaths account for 3.4% of all 703 deaths in MI, the 4th 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

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