Gloucester Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Wednesday, May 14, 1919
Add to My HeroesGeorge A. Garland
Police Officer George Garland died after contracting the flu while assigned to emergency duty at the emergency hospital, which had been set up in the old armory on Duncan Street, during the Spanish Flu pandemic.
He contracted the flu and pneumonia, and died from the effects of the illness on May 14th, 1917.
Officer Garland was a widower who was survived by his four children, mother, sister, and two brothers.
Effects of Spanish Flu on Law Enforcement
From 1918 to early 1919, the Spanish Flu pandemic infected an estimated 500 million people worldwide—about one-third of the planet’s population—and killed approximately 675,000 Americans. Many officers contracted this virus due to the requirements of their job.
The names of every officer who died in the line of duty from the Spanish Flu will likely never be known, but ODMP researchers continue to uncover new cases as part of our mission to never forget the fallen.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Incident Date Thursday, April 17, 1919
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsOfficer Garland, it has been 105 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn, and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your years of law enforcement service.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
May 14, 2024
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