WILLIAM HEAVISIDE
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Officer Rank: Patrolman
Memorial Panel: 32-W: 25
Department: New York City, New York, P.D.
End of Watch: January 18, 1883
Cause: PHYS
Age: 41
Years of Service: 9
Description: Patrolman Heaviside was called to the corner of James and Cherry Streets to aid a person having a seizure. While providing that aid, the person bit Patrolman Heaviside on the right hand which became infected and swollen.The infection got worse and doctors informed Patrolman Heaviside that amputation was necessary. Patrolman Heaviside refused to have the surgery and died 11 months from the infected wound of chronic nephritis.
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