In memory of
William H. McDermott
Sergeant · Perth Amboy Police Department
- Their service
- Perth Amboy Police Department
- Their nation
- United States of America
- Died
- October 1, 1918, aged 61
- The day
- The 1918 Influenza Pandemic
Their life
Sergeant Billy McDermott died as a result of complications from influenza while performing his assigned duties during the Influenza Pandemic.
He was on duty when he became ill and was taken to his home, where he succumbed to his illness three days later. During October 1918, the Perth Amboy Police Department had 14 additional officers contract influenza and were unable to report for duty. They relied on members of the Home Defense League to patrol the area.
Sergeant McDermott served with the Perth Amboy Police Department for 20 years.
Survived by
He was survived by his wife and six children.
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