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Drowned, along with ten other people, while making several unsuccessful attempts to rescue the three-man crew from an RAF bomber aircraft that had crashed into the sea off Rhosneigr during a gale. PC Arthur was in the second of four boats launched, all of which capsized in the stormy seas. Posthumously awarded the King’s Commendation for Brave Conduct.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Constable Arthur served with the Anglesey Constabulary.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Constable Arthur.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Anglesey Constabulary has lost 4 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
George is one of 63 officers lost to accidents in WLS, 64.3% of the 98 remembered there.
George is one of 1,673 officers lost to accidents in United Kingdom, 44.1% of the 3,791 remembered there.
George 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 1941, 1 officer in WLS was lost to accidents, the 13th heaviest of 48 years on record. The heaviest was 1990, with 4.
In 1941, 22 officers in United Kingdom were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 194 years on record. The heaviest was 1940, with 40.
In 1941, 90 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 38th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
George was 29. Of the 59 lost to accidents in WLS whose age is recorded, half were between 27.5 and 42.5; the middle age was 35.
George was 29. 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.
George was 29. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
August holds 14.3% of these deaths in WLS; October holds the most, 14.3%. Thursdays: 20.6%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in United Kingdom; November holds the most, 9.9%. Thursdays: 15.3%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 4 deaths at Anglesey Constabulary, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 64.3% of all 98 deaths in WLS, 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
Anglesey Constabulary has 4 officers remembered here, George among them.
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