William Gaffney

Time

In 1920, 14 officers at Royal Irish Constabulary were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 26 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 22.

In 1920, 14 officers in L were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 39 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 22.

In 1920, 14 officers in Ireland were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 41 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 22.

In 1920, 66 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 81st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

William was 35. Of the 73 lost to accidents at Royal Irish Constabulary whose age is recorded, half were between 25 and 39; the middle age was 30.

William was 35. Of the 86 lost to accidents in L whose age is recorded, half were between 25 and 38.8; the middle age was 30.

William was 35. Of the 86 lost to accidents in Ireland whose age is recorded, half were between 25 and 38.8; the middle age was 30.

William was 35. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.

When

December holds 13.5% of these deaths at Royal Irish Constabulary, more than any other month. Thursdays: 12.2%.

December holds 13.3% of these deaths in L, more than any other month. Thursdays: 12.2%.

December holds 14.1% of these deaths in Ireland, more than any other month. Thursdays: 12%.

December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.

How

Accident deaths account for 11.5% of all 642 deaths at Royal Irish Constabulary, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 12% of all 749 deaths in L, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 12% of all 765 deaths in Ireland, the 2nd most common cause.

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

His people

Royal Irish Constabulary has at least 120 officers remembered here, William among them.