On this day
Constable
James REID
YEAR OF DEATH
06 April 1966
JURISDICTION
Queensland
DETAILS OF DEATH
Constable Reid was killed in a traffic incident at Buranda.
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
06 April 1966
Queensland
Constable Reid was killed in a traffic incident at Buranda.
On this day
06 April 1952
Victoria
About 12.25 a.m. Sunday 6 April 1952 Constable Creusot was riding a police motor cycle north along Nicholson Street Carlton. He collided with a motor car at the intersection of Princes Street and was fatally injured. He died later the same day at the St. Vincent’s Hospital.
On this day
06 April 1937
Tasmania
Constable Charles Siely was badly affected by smoke and carbon monoxide fumes when fighting a fire in 1934. Because of this he was forced to retire due to ill health in late 1936. Charles Siely died in April of 1937 and was given a police funeral.
On this day
06 April 1912
Victoria
About 9.30 a.m. 6 April 1912 Constable Crimmin was riding along O’Callaghans Parade Horsham. He was on his way to Greens Park to serve a summons. He saw a cyclist riding along the footpath and turned his horse in an apparent bid to follow this person. However as the horse cantered along it suddenly leaped forward and Crimmin who had been riding on a tight rein was pulled from the saddle and crashed headlong to the roadway. He died in hospital at 12.40 p.m. the same day never having regained consciousness.
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