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Constable George Mills succumbed to injuries sustained four days earlier when he was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic following a football game.
Constable Mills had served with the Westport Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Mills gave the Westport Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Westport community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Mills.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Westport Police Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
George is one of 73 officers lost to accidents in CT, 43.2% of the 169 remembered there.
George is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George 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 1924, 2 officers in CT were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 53 years on record. The heaviest was 1932, with 4.
In 1924, 86 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 18th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1924, 98 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
George was 65. Of the 63 lost to accidents in CT whose age is recorded, half were between 31.5 and 47; the middle age was 39. George had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
George was 65. 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. George had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 65. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. George had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 16.4% of these deaths in CT; July holds the most, 19.2%. Wednesdays: 20.5%.
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Westport Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 43.2% of all 169 deaths in CT, 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
Westport Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 34-E
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