Quincy Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Monday, October 21, 1918
Add to My HeroesCharles Tilden Crooker
Patrolman Charles Crooker died after contracting the influenza virus while manning a city ambulance during the Influenza Epidemic of 1918. It is believed he contracted the virus while tending to victims at a temporary hospital.
Patrolman Crooker had served with the agency for 19 years.
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.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 19 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsWow! This article was recently shared with me. It is eerie to see his name, for my Dad’s name is Charles Tilden Crooker. This was his Grandfather and my Great-Grandfather. My Dad’s Father was Tilden Crooker.
Cathy Crooker Manley
Great-Granddaughter
March 27, 2020
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