Policeman

James Wilson

Philadelphia Police Department — Philadelphia, PA
Accident
End of Watch January 21, 1918
Age 42
Tour of Duty 6 yrs
Badge 3013
Gender Male

Incident

Policeman James Wilson was killed when he was struck by a freight train between Front and G streets while watching freight cars for thieves. He was a six-year veteran of the force.

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Wilson gave the Philadelphia Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Philadelphia community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Wilson.

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

Agency

Type Police Department
Location Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA
Platform Identity ppd.philadelphia.pa.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch January 21, 1918
Tour of Duty 6 yrs
Age 42
Badge Number 3013
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Accident

The Sacrifice · Accident

James is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.

34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

In 1918, 39 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 108th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

Every year on record · United States
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Who

James was 42. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. James had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

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When

January holds 7.7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.4%.

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How

Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.

Every cause
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His people

Philadelphia Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, James among them.

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Where

Policeman James Wilson

Philadelphia Police Department · End of Watch January 21, 1918

Where the Name Is Cut

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 50-E

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