Police Officer Edward Dellmore
St. Louis Police Department
Missouri
End of Watch: Sunday, October 25, 1908
Cause: Assault

Biographical Info
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available

Officer Dellmore succumbed to injuries received in May 1908 when he was attacked by a prisoner. The prisoner punched and kicked Officer Dellmore in the head and stomach. After the assault Officer Dellmore complained of stomach pains but continued working. In October 1908 he became ill and within two weeks passed away. His death was determined to be caused by a blood clot on the brain and abdominal abscess.

At the time of his death had been with the agency for 13 months.