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Another Police Fireman, William Bowey, died eighteen days later, on 11th October, as a result of the same incident.
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Police Fireman Murphy served with the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Police Fire Brigade.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Police Fire Brigade has lost 6 officers; 6 of them lost to accidents.
William is one of 1,335 officers lost to accidents in ENG, 47.9% of the 2,786 remembered there.
William is one of 1,673 officers lost to accidents in United Kingdom, 44.1% of the 3,791 remembered there.
William 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 1890, 3 officers at Newcastle-upon-Tyne Police Fire Brigade were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1890, 7 officers in ENG were lost to accidents, the 71st heaviest of 193 years on record. The heaviest was 1940, with 35.
In 1890, 8 officers in United Kingdom were lost to accidents, the 83rd heaviest of 194 years on record. The heaviest was 1940, with 40.
In 1890, 20 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 134th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
William was 45. Of the 6 lost to accidents at Newcastle-upon-Tyne Police Fire Brigade whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 42.5; the middle age was 38.
William 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.
William 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.
William 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
September holds 33.3% of these deaths at Newcastle-upon-Tyne Police Fire Brigade; October holds the most, 66.7%. Tuesdays: 33.3%.
September holds 8.3% of these deaths in ENG; January holds the most, 10.7%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
September holds 8.5% of these deaths in United Kingdom; November holds the most, 9.9%. Tuesdays: 13.9%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 6 deaths at Newcastle-upon-Tyne Police Fire Brigade.
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.
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne Police Fire Brigade has 6 officers remembered here, William among them.
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