Patrolman William Bell, Chester City Police Department, Pennsylvania

Patrolman William Bell

Chester City Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Thursday, April 19, 1917

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William Bell

Patrolman William Bell died as a result of complication of frostbite on his foot.

He contracted frostbite while walking his assigned foot patrol beat. An infection developed that turned into gangrene and he died as a result two months later.

Patrolman Bell served with the Chester City Police Department for eight years.

Bio

Age 51
Tour 8 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Duty related illness
Incident Date Thursday, February 1, 1917

foot patrol

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Patrolman Bell,
On today, the 108th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chester.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 19, 2025