Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Friday, December 18, 1914
Add to My HeroesWilliam D. Saunders
Police Officer William Saunders succumbed to injuries sustained three days earlier when he fell from his horse while on duty.
He was taken to Jefferson Hospital where he remained until succumbing to his injuries.
Officer Saunders had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for six years and was assigned to the Second Mounted Traffic Squad. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 6 years
- Badge 138
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
- Incident Date Tuesday, December 15, 1914
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 11, 2025
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