U.S. Army · United States 
William Davis
1921
William Joseph Davis served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Policeman William Davis was shot and killed as he and his partner questioned two suspicious men at Ridge Avenue and Allegheny Avenue. One man pulled a gun and opened fire on the officers. Policeman Davis was a U.S Army veteran of World War I and had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Philadelphia Police Department
Policeman
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