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Died in hospital having been taken ill a few hours earlier while on duty undertaking clerical work.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Allen served with the Leamington Spa Borough Police.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Allen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Illness
William is the only officer of Leamington Spa Borough Police remembered here.
William is one of 704 officers lost to illness in ENG, 25.3% of the 2,786 remembered there.
William is one of 884 officers lost to illness in United Kingdom, 23.3% of the 3,791 remembered there.
William is one of 2,979 officers lost to illness worldwide, 8.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1901, 6 officers in ENG were lost to illness, the 31st heaviest of 181 years on record. The heaviest was 1915, with 16.
In 1901, 6 officers in United Kingdom were lost to illness, the 46th heaviest of 185 years on record. The heaviest was 1915, with 18.
In 1901, 7 officers worldwide were lost to illness, the 75th heaviest of 197 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 566.
Who
William was 36. Of the 687 lost to illness in ENG whose age is recorded, half were between 35 and 49; the middle age was 43.
William was 36. Of the 858 lost to illness in United Kingdom whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 50; the middle age was 43.
William was 36. Of the 2,916 lost to illness worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 39 and 56; the middle age was 49.
When
October holds 7.2% of these deaths in ENG; January holds the most, 10.5%. Tuesdays: 15.3%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in United Kingdom; January holds the most, 10.3%. Tuesdays: 15.3%.
October holds 12.6% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 13.8%.
How
Illness deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Leamington Spa Borough Police.
Illness deaths account for 25.3% of all 2,786 deaths in ENG, the 2nd most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 23.3% of all 3,791 deaths in United Kingdom, the 3rd most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 8.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 3rd most common cause.
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