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Died as a result of the injuries he sustained in an accident at Millwall Docks.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Constable Head served with the Millwall Docks Police.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Constable Head.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Millwall Docks Police has lost 2 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
John is one of 1,335 officers lost to accidents in ENG, 47.9% of the 2,786 remembered there.
John is one of 1,673 officers lost to accidents in United Kingdom, 44.1% of the 3,791 remembered there.
John 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 1900, 9 officers in ENG were lost to accidents, the 46th heaviest of 193 years on record. The heaviest was 1940, with 35.
In 1900, 9 officers in United Kingdom were lost to accidents, the 73rd heaviest of 194 years on record. The heaviest was 1940, with 40.
In 1900, 27 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 121st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
When
April holds 6.7% of these deaths in ENG; January holds the most, 10.7%. Fridays: 14.8%.
April holds 6.9% of these deaths in United Kingdom; November holds the most, 9.9%. Fridays: 14.7%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Millwall Docks Police.
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
Millwall Docks Police has 2 officers remembered here, John among them.
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