Patrolman William Bell
Chester City Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Thursday, April 19, 1917
Add to My HeroesWilliam 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsPatrolman 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
