Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Tuesday, October 29, 1918
Add to My HeroesFrederick Henry Liebler
Patrolman Fred Liebler died as a result of complications of Spanish Influenza while manning an ambulance during the epidemic.
He had taken several victims to the hospital when contracted the flu. He was taken to St. Alexis Hospital where he died as a result of complications four days later.
Patrolman Liebler was assigned to the 6th Police District and was survived by his wife.
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 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge 563
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Incident Date Friday, October 25, 1918
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsPatrolman Liebler,
On today, the 106th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cleveland.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
October 29, 2024
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