Police Constable

Alexander Castle

Accident
End of Watch September 6, 1937
Age 27
Gender Male

Incident

Died the day after being fatally injured in a road accident when he collided with an animal while on motorcycle patrol.

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Constable Castle served with the Aberdeenshire Constabulary.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Constable Castle.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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Platform Identity aco.abe.sct.gb.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch September 6, 1937
Age 27
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Accident
Cause Detail Road Traffic Collision (RTC)

The Sacrifice · Accident

Alexander is one of 1,673 officers lost to accidents in United Kingdom, 44.1% of the 3,791 remembered there.

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Time

In 1937, 14 officers in United Kingdom were lost to accidents, the 30th heaviest of 194 years on record. The heaviest was 1940, with 40.

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Who

Alexander was 27. 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.

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When

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

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How

Accident deaths account for 44.1% of all 3,791 deaths in United Kingdom, the most common cause.

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Police Constable Alexander Castle

Aberdeenshire Constabulary · End of Watch September 6, 1937

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