Harry Harrison Morton Sr.

Police Officer Harry Morton died as a result of complications from influenza while performing his 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.

Police Officer Morton served with the Philadelphia Police Department for more than 34 years. He was assigned to the 35th police district, which was located at York Road and Camplost Avenue. He was a widower and survived by his son.