In memory of
Mary C. Cannon
Matron · Philadelphia Police Department
- Their service
- Philadelphia Police Department
- Their nation
- United States of America
- Died
- May 16, 1919, aged 74
- The day
- The 1918 Influenza Pandemic
Their life
Matron Mary Cannon died as a result of complications from influenza while performing her assigned duties during the Influenza Pandemic.
Due to the devastation of the Influenza Epidemic, Philadelphia Police districts were used as makeshift hospitals. Police officers were ordered to fill and deliver prescriptions, act as pallbearers of victims, placard homes, collect victims' bodies from their homes, assist doctors and health officers, and ensure that establishments were closed and following guidelines to stop the spread of the flu.
Matron Cannon served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 24 years and was assigned to the 7th Police District at Third Street and Fairmount Avenue.
Survived by
She was survived by her sister.
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