John Florence Abt

Time

In 1918, 13 officers at Chicago Police Department were lost to illness, more than in any other year.

In 1918, 16 officers in IL were lost to illness, more than in any other year.

In 1918, 226 officers in the United States were lost to illness, the 3rd heaviest of 108 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 564.

In 1918, 235 officers worldwide were lost to illness, the 3rd heaviest of 197 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 566.

Who

John was 32. Of the 46 lost to illness at Chicago Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 50; the middle age was 44. John had served 5.2 years; the middle length of service was 12 years.

John was 32. Of the 66 lost to illness in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 35 and 51; the middle age was 45.5. John had served 5.2 years; the middle length of service was 13.2 years.

John was 32. Of the 1,996 lost to illness in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 42 and 58; the middle age was 51. John had served 5.2 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.

John was 32. Of the 2,916 lost to illness worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 39 and 56; the middle age was 49. John had served 5.2 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.

When

November holds 8.7% of these deaths at Chicago Police Department; October holds the most, 21.7%. Fridays: 13%.

November holds 9.1% of these deaths in IL; January holds the most, 19.7%. Fridays: 13.6%.

November holds 7.8% of these deaths in the United States; October holds the most, 14.9%. Fridays: 14.8%.

November holds 8% of these deaths worldwide; October holds the most, 12.6%. Fridays: 14.9%.

How

Illness deaths account for 8.1% of all 571 deaths at Chicago Police Department, the 3rd most common cause.

Illness deaths account for 5% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the 3rd most common cause.

Illness deaths account for 7.4% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 3rd most common cause.

Illness deaths account for 8.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 3rd most common cause.

His people

Chicago Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, John among them.

Where