Chester City Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Thursday, April 19, 1917
Add to My HeroesWilliam Bell
Patrolman William Bell died as a result of complication of frostbite on his foot.
He contracted frostbite while walking his assigned foot patrol beat. An infection developed that turned into gangrene and he died as a result two months later.
Patrolman Bell served with the Chester City Police Department for eight years.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Incident Date Thursday, February 1, 1917
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Carson loveless
April 19, 2024
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