William Stirrup

Time

In 1940, 35 officers in ENG were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1940, 40 officers in United Kingdom were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1940, 107 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

William was 41. Of the 1,310 lost to accidents in ENG whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43; the middle age was 35.

William was 41. 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.

William was 41. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.

When

September holds 8.3% of these deaths in ENG; January holds the most, 10.7%. Mondays: 13.6%.

September holds 8.5% of these deaths in United Kingdom; November holds the most, 9.9%. Mondays: 13.4%.

September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.

How

Accident deaths account for 18.2% of all 11 deaths at War Department Constabulary, the 2nd most common cause.

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.

His people

War Department Constabulary has 11 officers remembered here, William among them.