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

Constable 1st Class

John Lindsay MARSH

YEAR OF DEATH

09 November 1942

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

On 9 November 1942 Constable Marsh was riding a Police motor cycle outfit in Church Street Gloucester. The cycle collided with a post overturned and threw the Constable to the roadway. As a result Constable Marsh suffered a fractured skull and despite being taken to hospital died the same day. The Constable was born in 1909 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 8 January 1930. At the time of his death he was stationed at Gloucester.

On this day

Constable

William H GOLDWYER

YEAR OF DEATH

09 November 1864

JURISDICTION

Western Australia

DETAILS OF DEATH

On the 19th of October 1864, Constable Goldwyer, Inspector Frederick Panter and J. Harding (Manager of the Settler’s Association), set off on a short expedition inland from Beagle Bay. Two and half weeks later, they camped near Lake Ingedama at La Grange, near Broome, where they were ambushed and speared to death by Aborigines.

On this day

Inspector

Frederick K PANTER

YEAR OF DEATH

09 November 1864

JURISDICTION

Western Australia

DETAILS OF DEATH

On the 19th of October 1864, Constable Goldwyer, Inspector Frederick Panter and J. Harding (Manager of the Settler’s Association), set off on a short expedition inland from Beagle Bay. Two and half weeks later, they camped near Lake Ingedama at La Grange, near Broome, where they were ambushed and speared to death by Aborigines.

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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.

National Police Memorial Australia

  • 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