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Joseph Matlock

End of watch — Saturday, October 26, 1918

Rank
Policeman
Serial number
Unknown
Division
Unknown
Cause of death
Spanish flu
Policeman Matlock contracted Spanish Influenza while performing his duties. He was hospitalized on October 23, 1918, and died on October 26, 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.