John Francis Woods

Time

In 1941, 147 officers in ENG were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.

In 1941, 167 officers in United Kingdom were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.

In 1941, 260 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

John was 52. Of the 620 killed feloniously in ENG whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 36.

John was 52. Of the 1,048 killed feloniously in United Kingdom whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 44; the middle age was 36.

John was 52. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.

When

May holds 12.4% of these deaths in ENG, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.3%.

May holds 12.6% of these deaths in United Kingdom, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.1%.

May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 33.3% of all 12 deaths at London & North Eastern Railway Police, the 2nd most common cause.

Felonious deaths account for 24.8% of all 2,786 deaths in ENG, the 3rd most common cause.

Felonious deaths account for 30.9% of all 3,791 deaths in United Kingdom, the 2nd most common cause.

Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.

His people

London & North Eastern Railway Police has 12 officers remembered here, John among them.