National Police Memorial

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

Mounted Constable

William Arthur LUNNY

YEAR OF DEATH

06 May 1910

JURISDICTION

Victoria

DETAILS OF DEATH

Mounted Constable Lunny transferred to Mildura to fill a vacancy on the 4th April 1910. On Monday 2nd May 1910 Constable Lunny was delivering truancy summonses in Pine Avenue Mildura when his troop horse began to walk away. As Constable Lunny tried to remount the horse she bucked throwing Constable Lunny onto the road surface where he suffered concussion and a fracture to the base of his skull. Constable Lunny was admitted to the Mildura District Hospital on the same day but passed away from his injuries on the evening of Friday the 6th May 1910.

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Affiliated events

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.