James McBeath WADDELL
James McBeath WADDELL
AKA Jim WADDELL
* Nickname: Waddells
Late of Bondi, NSW
Relations in ‘the job’:
“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: J.B. WADDELL, NSWPF # 8743 ?
Archie WADDELL, NSWPF # ??? ( Retired 1953 ) ?
David WADDELL, NSWPF # 27431 ?
Mark WADDELL, NSWPF # 36042 ?
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 093
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 10482
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday ? ? 1962 ( aged ?
Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 29 October 1962 ( aged 20 years, 3 months, 16 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed 29 October 1967
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed 29 October 1971
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 December 1978
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 9 December 1986
Inspector – appointed ? ? ?
Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank: = Detective Inspector
Stations: ?, Paddington, ?, Patrol Commander – Paddington ( 10 Division )( Insp )( 1990 ), ?, Eastern Suburbs District HQ – Daceyville, ?, Region South – Retirement
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: ? ? 1962 to 1 January 1996 = 33 years,
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From ? ? 1962 to 1 January 1996 = 33 years Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 53 years, 5 months,
Time in Retirement from Police: 28 years, 0 months, 28 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 6 November 1980 ( Det Sgt )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 17 March 1989 ( Det SenSgt )

Born: Monday 13 July 1942
Died on: Monday 29 January 2024
Age: 81 years, 6 months, 16 days
Organ Donor: No – age prohibitive
Cause: suffered from Cancer from which he also suffered fluid around the heart leading to a heart attack. He also suffered fluid on the lungs and also had Covid.
Event location: ? – surrounded by family
Event / Diagnosis date: ?
Funeral date: Wednesday 7 February 2024 @ 11am
Funeral location: Coast Chapel, 50 Pine Ave, Little Bay, NSW@
There will be NO official Police involvement at the funeral
All friends and colleagues are invited to attend
Wake location: The Junior, Anzac Pde & Haig St, Maroubra Junction, NSW
Wake date: Wednesday 7 February 2024 from 12.30pm
Funeral Parlour: Picaluna Funerals
Buried at: ?
Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?
Grave GPS: ?, ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( February 2024 )
JIM is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal
May they forever Rest In Peace
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CITIZEN MILITARY FORCES
Eastern Command
Royal Australian Army Pay Corps — To be Second Lieutenant, 19 January 1972 — 2129687 Robert Sydney Milne and 2129688 James McBeath Waddell.
09 Mar 1972 – AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES – Trove
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The Funeral Service of James McBeath Waddell
Please join Jim’s family to celebrate his life at the Coast Chapel, a place that holds special significance as it overlooks Little Bay and the ocean that Jim called home for over 50 years.
Time & Location
07 Feb, 11:00 am
The Coast Chapel. 50 Pine Avenue, Little Bay NSW
About the Service
Jim’s family invite you to join them at the Coast Chapel to farewell their husband, father and poppy.
Please join Robyn, Yvette, Brett, Daniel and their families to celebrate Jim’s life at The Juniors, Maroubra, Anzac Parade and Haig Street, Maroubra Junction from 12.30pm.
Live stream
For those unable to attend in person, the service will be live streamed via the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M0Q1qoTg9M
Please note that you do not need to RSVP if you’re watching the livestream.

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
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Cal
1 February 2024
Update 6 February 2024 with Retirement date & calculations plus Live Stream details.







Lorena we would be honoured to attend Steve’s farewell, as tragic as it is. Lots of love to you girlfriend and Sonny ❤️❤️