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Photograph: Policeman William Miles

Patch image: Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania






Policeman William Miles
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Wednesday, February 21, 1923

Biographical Info
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: Wednesday, February 21, 1923
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Not available

Policeman Miles was beaten to death while attempting to arrest four men in Manayunk. He was a 12-year veteran of the force. He was survived by his five children. His wife had died in a flu epidemic.

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