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William Joseph Davis

Died January 29, 1921

William Joseph Davis served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Policeman William Davis was shot and killed as he and his partner questioned two suspicious men at Ridge Avenue and Allegheny Avenue. One man pulled a gun and opened fire on the officers. Policeman Davis was a U.S Army veteran of World War I and had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for three years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Philadelphia Police Department
Policeman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 5-W · Line 13 cut as WILLIAM J DAVIS
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Policeman Davis gave the Philadelphia Police Department 3 years.

Thank you for your service to the Philadelphia community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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