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David Towles

End of watch — Saturday, November 23, 1918

Rank
Policeman
Serial number
Unknown
Division
Unknown
Cause of death
Spanish flu
Policeman Towles contracted Spanish Influenza while performing his duties. He was hospitalized on November 21, 1918, and died on November 23, 1918, due to complications of the Spanish Flu.

Record published by the Los Angeles Police Department. View the source

Whether this name is engraved on the wall today has not yet been confirmed against the foundation’s roster.