On this day
Sergeant 2nd Class
Stanley C CUPPLES
YEAR OF DEATH
08 July 1968
JURISDICTION
Queensland
DETAILS OF DEATH
Sergeant Cupples was killed in a traffic incident near Mutchilba.
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
08 July 1968
Queensland
Sergeant Cupples was killed in a traffic incident near Mutchilba.
On this day
08 July 1966
New South Wales
On the night of 5 September 1964 Sergeant McKie attended a store in Main Road Boolaroo where it had been reported an alarm was ringing. The Sergeant entered the store with the manager and after turning on the lights they saw two offenders who had broken in. One of the offenders approached the Sergeant who then prevented his escape. The man resisted violently punching and kicking Sergeant McKie until he was subdued and handcuffed. Following the assault the Sergeant’s health deteriorated and he was discharged from the Service on 30 July 1965. He died the following year. The Sergeant was born in 1916 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 7 May 1938. At the time of his injury he was stationed at Cardiff.
On this day
08 July 1918
Queensland
Private Thomas McGillycuddy A.I.F.. number 2770 45th Australian Infantry Battalion. Killed in action in France on Monday 8 July 1918. He is buried in the Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery Fouilloy Somme France.
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