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Fatally injured in a fall during fire drill while demonstrating a fire escape.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Inspector Faulconbridge served with the Shrewsbury Police Fire Brigade.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Inspector Faulconbridge.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
George is the only officer of Shrewsbury Police Fire Brigade remembered here.
George is one of 1,335 officers lost to accidents in ENG, 47.9% of the 2,786 remembered there.
George is one of 1,673 officers lost to accidents in United Kingdom, 44.1% of the 3,791 remembered there.
George is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1938, 9 officers in ENG were lost to accidents, the 46th heaviest of 193 years on record. The heaviest was 1940, with 35.
In 1938, 11 officers in United Kingdom were lost to accidents, the 53rd heaviest of 194 years on record. The heaviest was 1940, with 40.
In 1938, 100 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 21st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
George was 50. Of the 1,310 lost to accidents in ENG whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43; the middle age was 35.
George was 50. Of the 1,612 lost to accidents in United Kingdom whose age is recorded, half were between 27 and 43; the middle age was 35.
George was 50. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
August holds 8.5% of these deaths in ENG; January holds the most, 10.7%. Wednesdays: 16.6%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in United Kingdom; November holds the most, 9.9%. Wednesdays: 15.1%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Shrewsbury Police Fire Brigade.
Accident deaths account for 47.9% of all 2,786 deaths in ENG, the 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.
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