Patrolman Walter B. Holcomb
San Diego Police Department
California
End of Watch: Monday, October 21, 1918

Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Duty related illness
Date of Incident: Monday, October 21, 1918
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Holcomb died as a result of contracting Spanish influenza. At the time he contracted the disease he was transporting a flu victim to the hospital. The virus was part of a worldwide epidemic at the time.

Patrolman Holcomb had been with the agency for nine years and was survived by his wife and two children.