Roll of Honor
Incident
Fatally injured during an air raid.
Fatally injured while on duty during an enemy air raid.
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- April 8, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
War Reserve Constable Simpson served with the York City Police.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, War Reserve Constable Simpson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
War Reserve Constable William Fowel Simpson is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In ENG, 702 of 2,827 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 24.8% of this state's fallen. That is 29.4 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At York City Police, 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William Fowel Simpson's cause is highlighted.
How William Fowel Simpson Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William Fowel Simpson is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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