On this day
Senior Constable
Ronald Walter MCGOWN
YEAR OF DEATH
10 June 1998
JURISDICTION
New South Wales
DETAILS OF DEATH
Senior Constable McGown died from illness occassioned by duties.
In 2001, it was resolved to establish a National Police Memorial in Canberra.
The Memorial pays tribute to Australian Police Officers who have been killed on duty or have died as a result of their duties since the advent of policing in Australia and to recognise the unique nature of police service and the dangers that police face in their daily pursuits.
The $2.4million memorial was jointly funded by the Australian Government (through the Australian Federal Police), State and Territory Police Services and Police Federation of Australia.
The Memorial was completed and dedicated on 29 September 2006 (National Police Remembrance Day). Following the dedication ceremony, a criteria for future inclusion of names on the National Police Memorial was agreed upon together with a National Police Memorial Co-ordination Committee.
On this day
10 June 1998
New South Wales
Senior Constable McGown died from illness occassioned by duties.
On this day
10 June 1970
Western Australia
Killed in a traffic accident. He joined the Police Force on March 25 1968.
On this day
10 June 1918
Queensland
Constable White was killed in action in France.
On this day
10 June 1895
Western Australia
Died after falling from a horse.
Remembering mates – Wall to Wall Ride is held in September each year.
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National Police Remembrance Day is an annually recognised on 29th September.
Please note for 2025, services will be held on Monday 29th September.
Check with your State/Territory police organisation for local information of services to be held, or click here for more information.
The National Police Memorial is located in Kings Park on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin adjacent to Queen Elizabeth II Island and the National Carrillion. View in Google maps