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Chief Gulledge was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a call. His patrol car left the roadway and struck a utility pole. Chief Gulledge had served with the agency for 25 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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25 years. You could have gone home.
Chief of Police Gulledge gave the Midland City Police Department 25 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Midland City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Gulledge.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Midland City Police Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
William is one of 182 officers lost to accidents in AL, 28.3% of the 643 remembered there.
William is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1970, 6 officers in AL were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1970, 90 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 13th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1970, 107 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
William was 57. Of the 160 lost to accidents in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 47.3; the middle age was 36.5. William had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
William was 57. 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. William had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 57. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. William had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 7.1% of these deaths in AL; July holds the most, 13.2%. Sundays: 18.7%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Midland City Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 28.3% of all 643 deaths in AL, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Midland City Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, William among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 36-W
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