On this day
Constable 1st Class
Les G MCCOSH
YEAR OF DEATH
01 May 1968
JURISDICTION
Queensland
DETAILS OF DEATH
Killed in a motorcycle incident at Rocklea in Brisbane.
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
01 May 1968
Queensland
Killed in a motorcycle incident at Rocklea in Brisbane.
On this day
01 May 1947
New South Wales
About 11.15am, 1 May 1947, Constable Malone was one of two Police Public Safety Bureau motor cyclists returning to Sydney along the Bathurst Road, after escorting a military convoy. Whilst negotiating a bend near Medlow Bath, just north of Katoomba, the Constable’s motor cycle and side car collided head-on with another vehicle. As a result of the accident, which the Coroner considered was probably caused by some mechanical defect just prior to the accident, Constable Malone sustained severe head injuries and died in the Katoomba District Hospital later that day. The Constable was born in 1912 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 29 April 1935. At the time of his death, he was attached to the Public Safety Bureau.
On this day
01 May 1872
New South Wales
On 1 May 1872 the Sergeant was returning to Cowra from Bathurst Court. En route he was told that two offenders wanted for robbery George Gray and William Bristow were at Daniel Doran’s hut at Binnie Creek 12 miles from Cowra. The Sergeant rode over to investigate and as he approached the door of the dwelling two offenders emerged and shot him. The Sergeant was born in 1839 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 5 January 1863. At the time of his death he was stationed at Cowra.
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