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Edward Clarence Jackson

Died October 23, 1918

Edward Clarence Jackson served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Natural
Cause Natural disease, unspecified
What Happened

Private Edward Jackson died after contracting the Spanish Flu while in the performance of his duties.

Due to the devastation of the Spanish Influenza Pandemic of 1918 members of the Pennsylvania State Police had been ordered to perform duties such as, assisting nurses and doctors in taking care of influenza victims, serve as pallbearers of influenza victims, assisting health officers, transporting victims to and from hospitals, and to police the Borough of Exeter after the two members of their police force succumbed to the influenza.

Private Edward Jackson was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Pennsylvania State Police for two years. Private Jackson was assigned to Troop B, Wyoming, present-day Troop P, Wyoming.

Survivors
He was survived by his Mother and siblings.
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U.S. Army
Also Served
Pennsylvania State Police
Private
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 46W · Line 30 cut as EDWARD CLARENCE JACKSON
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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.

Private Jackson gave the Pennsylvania State Police 2 years.

Thank you for your service to the people of Pennsylvania. Thank you 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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