David Tanner Murdoch

Time

In 1938, 3 officers at London, Midland & Scottish Railway Police were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

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

David was 45. Of the 8 lost to accidents at London, Midland & Scottish Railway Police whose age is recorded, half were between 38 and 47; the middle age was 46.

David was 45. Of the 1,310 lost to accidents in ENG whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43; the middle age was 35.

David was 45. 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.

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

When

December holds 25% of these deaths at London, Midland & Scottish Railway Police, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 25%.

December holds 9% of these deaths in ENG; January holds the most, 10.7%. Wednesdays: 16.6%.

December holds 8.8% of these deaths in United Kingdom; November holds the most, 9.9%. Wednesdays: 15.1%.

December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.

How

Accident deaths account for 57.1% of all 14 deaths at London, Midland & Scottish Railway Police, the 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

London, Midland & Scottish Railway Police has 14 officers remembered here, David among them.