John Ansford Ratcliffe

Time

In 1942, 1 officer at Bristol Constabulary was lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1942, 11 officers in ENG were lost to accidents, the 34th heaviest of 193 years on record. The heaviest was 1940, with 35.

In 1942, 16 officers in United Kingdom were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 194 years on record. The heaviest was 1940, with 40.

In 1942, 82 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 52nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

John was 19. Of the 10 lost to accidents at Bristol Constabulary whose age is recorded, half were between 24.3 and 37; the middle age was 35.

John was 19. Of the 1,310 lost to accidents in ENG whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43; the middle age was 35.

John was 19. 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.

John was 19. 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 20% of these deaths at Bristol Constabulary, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 10%.

December holds 9% of these deaths in ENG; January holds the most, 10.7%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.

December holds 8.8% of these deaths in United Kingdom; November holds the most, 9.9%. Tuesdays: 13.9%.

December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.

How

Accident deaths account for 45.5% of all 22 deaths at Bristol Constabulary, 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

Bristol Constabulary has 22 officers remembered here, John among them.