On this day
Detective Sergeant
Stewart Ian KERLIN
YEAR OF DEATH
11 November 2006
JURISDICTION
Queensland
DETAILS OF DEATH
Detective Sergeant Kerlin lost his life in a traffic incident near Coffs Harbour, NSW while on duty for Taskforce ARGOS.
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
11 November 2006
Queensland
Detective Sergeant Kerlin lost his life in a traffic incident near Coffs Harbour, NSW while on duty for Taskforce ARGOS.
On this day
11 November 2006
New South Wales
Senior Constable Wilson was struck by a motor vehicle at a vehicle stop.
On this day
11 November 1921
Queensland
Died in a Cairns hospital from injuries received in a riding accident at Woree.
On this day
11 November 1871
Victoria
About 2 p.m. 11 November 1871 Constable Duff left Greta on patrol. At 4.20 p.m. the horse returned to the station with a broken bridle and a search revealed Duff’s corpse lying on the roadway about a quarter of a mile from the police station. He had apparently been killed instantly after having been thrown by his horse about 4 p.m.
On this day
11 November 1834
Western Australia
Ellis died as a result of a spear wound to the head. The first Superintendent of Native Tribes was knocked off his horse when he was hit in the head on the banks of the Murray River on October 27.
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 2026, services will be held on Tuesday 29 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