On this day
Constable
Shayne W GILL
YEAR OF DEATH
21 May 1996
JURISDICTION
Queensland
DETAILS OF DEATH
Struck by a motor vehicle while on radar duty on the Bruce Highway near Glasshouse Mountains.
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
21 May 1996
Queensland
Struck by a motor vehicle while on radar duty on the Bruce Highway near Glasshouse Mountains.
On this day
21 May 1957
New South Wales
On the morning of 21 May 1957 Senior Constable Gregory and a number of other Police were engaged in the recovery of a body from a beach at the foot of a cliff. The extremely strenuous task included climbing the cliff without the aid of ropes to bring the body to the top. After the job was completed Constable Gregory resumed normal duties before going to a nearby cafe for lunch. He was found a short time later sitting in the gutter in a distressed state and despite receiving assistance he collapsed. He was conveyed to the Newcastle Hospital where life was pronounced extinct. The cause of death was recorded as coronary sclerosis. The Senior Constable was born in 1901 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 25 July 1928. At the time of his death he was attached to the Newcastle Water Police.
On this day
21 May 1926
Queensland
Died from injuries received in a riding accident while on patrol near Eidsvold.
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