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Alan Francis Blake GALE

| 08/12/2022

Alan Francis Blake GALE

AKA  Windy  

Late of  ? 

Father to Todd GALE, NSWPF # 36985  ( Class 286 ) 

other “possible” relation in ‘the job’:  ?

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern –  Class #  167

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

Regd. #  19153

 

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Tuesday 8 April 1980 ( aged 30 years, 11 months, 25 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 23 June 1980 ( aged 31 years, 2 months, 9 days )

Constable – appointed 23 June 1981

Constable 1st Class – appointed 23 June 1985

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 23 June 1989

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 12 July 1994

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

 

Final Rank: =  Sergeant

 

Stations:  Penrith GDs ( 23 Division )( ProCst )( 24 June 1980 – 31 January 1981 ),

St Marys GDs ( 23 Division )( 1 February 1981 – 18 August 1984 ), 

Penrith District ( 23 Division ) Criminal Investigation duties ( 19 August 1984 – 17 November 1984 ), 

Mt Druitt GDs ( 27 Division )( 18 November 1984 – 11 July 1988 ),

Euston GDs ( 12 July 1988 – 1 July 1994 ),

Rose Bay GDs ( Shift Supervisor )( 10 Division )( 2 July 1994 -December 1995 ), 

Macquarie Fields ( 35 Division )( Shift Supervisor )( December 1995 – 12 May 2001 ), 

? ( ? Division )( Target Action Group )( 13 May 2001 – 6 June 2001 ), 

Macquarie Fields GDs ( 7 June 2001 – 8 November 2001 ) – Retirement

  

Service: From 23 June 1980  to  8 November 2001  = 21 years, 7 months, 0 days Service

 

Retirement / Leaving age: =  52 years, 6 months, 25 days

Time in Retirement from Police:  21 years, 0 months, 25 days

Petty Officer Alan Francis Blake GALE

 

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NASHOS               Vietnam

Service name:       Royal Australian Navy ( R.A.N. )

Service number:   R94632

Rank:                      Leading Engineering Mechanic ( LME ) / Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic

Unit Name:            HMAS Sydney / HMAS Brisbane / Naval Police

Date of birth:         14 April 1949

Place of birth:        Paddington, NSW

Date of intake:       5 January 1965

Date of exit:           4 January 1980

Total Days:

NS Training: ?

National Service:

Follow Up Training: ?

Basic Training: ?

Next of Kin: ?

Medals:                   Australian Active Service Medal – 1945 / 1975 – Clasp VIETNAM,

Vietnam Medal,

Australian Active Service Medal – 1945 / 1975 – Clasp FESR,

Defence Force Service Medal,

National Medal,

Australian Defence Medal,

Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal,

Return from Active Service Badge.

The RAN destroyer HMAS Brisbane (II) D41 is on its first deployment to Vietnam, operating on the gunline with the US Seventh Fleet. Here R94632 Leading Engineering Mechanic (LME) Alan Francis Gale opens a valve on the main cooling circulation system in the engine room of HMAS Brisbane.
The RAN destroyer HMAS Brisbane (II) D41 is on its first deployment to Vietnam, operating on the gunline with the US Seventh Fleet. Here R94632 Leading Engineering Mechanic (LME) Alan Francis Gale opens a valve on the main cooling circulation system in the engine room of HMAS Brisbane.

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Police Awards:  National Medal – granted 15 November 1991 ( Cst )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 November 1991 ( SenCon )

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 4 September 2001 ( Sgt ) 

 

 Born:  Thursday 14 April 1949 in Paddington, NSW

Died on:  Saturday 3 December 2022

Age:  73 years, 7 months, 19 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

 

Cause:  Cancer ( Mesothelioma )

Event location:   ?

Event date:  ?

 

Funeral date:  Wednesday 14 December 2022 @ 10.30am

Funeral location:  South Chapel, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Camden Valley Way, Leppington, NSW

An Official Police Guard of Honour will be in attendance

 

( click here to see Cornona19 Virus Pandemic rules – this will be a limited numbers Funeral )

Wake location:  ???

Wake date:  ???

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

 

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2022 )

 

 

  ALAN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance  *NEED MORE INFO

 

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WINDY GALE
Another sailor’s ship has set sail.
His friends all knew him as Windy Gale.
A family man who cared for his mates.
As a seaman, he had all that it takes.
Alan served his country but never stood down.
A more compassionate man could not be found.
He was always willing and loyal to a tee,
And he never forgot his love for the sea.
He was a tireless worker who gave his all,
To any ex-service folk within his beck and call.
His tribute to the fallen is quite legendary.
Posting their details so they’re here for posterity.
Alan will be missed by all those who knew him.
But we know to which port, he will be sailing.
All we can do now is pray for fair weather.
Till the time comes when we can all be together.
Bill Charlton.
A mate.
4/12/2022

Bill Charlton

 

This morning I had a visit from Ray James and Alan Gale who are members of the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia – Macarthur Sub Branch.
Like myself, both Ray an Alan are also ex NSW Police Officers.
They presented Bujustu with a certificate of appreciation for sponsoring the Vietnam Veterans Macarthur Branch.
I try to do around 7K a year in sponsorships, mainly to Macarthur community groups, schools and sports teams. This is one cause I did not hesitate for a second to sponsor.
If you are a business owner looking for a worthy cause to support, get in contact with these guys.
Alan Francis GALE, Alan GALE, Windy

Bujutsu Martial Arts and Fitness Centre – Smeaton Grange H.Q.

21 August 2018

Alan Francis GALE, Alan GALE, Windy

Alan Francis GALE, Alan GALE, Windy. September 2017: We love you very much & don't know what we would do without our 'Poppy'. You are Willy's best mate.
September 2017: We love you very much & don’t know what we would do without our ‘Poppy’. You are Willy’s best mate.

September 2017: We love you very much & don't know what we would do without our 'Poppy'. You are Willy's best mate.

Alan Francis GALE, Alan GALE, Windy. Three great mate's from JR10th January 1965 Paul James, Alan Gale, George ?
Three great mate’s from JR10th January 1965 Paul James, Alan Gale, George Carroll

Alan Francis GALE, Alan GALE, Windy

 

Alan Francis GALE, Alan GALE, Windy

Alan Francis GALE, Alan GALE, Windy

Alan Francis GALE, Alan GALE, Windy

Alan Francis GALE, Alan GALE, Windy

 

 

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
8 December 2022

 

 



Charles Arthur NEWTON

| 08/12/2022

Charles Arthur NEWTON

AKA  ? 

Late of  ? 

 

“possible” relation in ‘the job’:    ?

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #  121

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

Regd. #  13970

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 27 October 1969 ( aged 29 years, 10 months, 8 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed  8 December 1969 ( aged 29 years, 11 months, 19 days )

Constable – appointed 8 December 1970

Constable 1st Class – appointed 8 December 1974

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 8 December 1978

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 8 December 1985

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

 

Final Rank: =  Sergeant ? Class 

 

Stations:  ?, Sans Souci Water Police ( 1977 ), ?, Hurstville ( 31 Division )( 1983 ), ?, South Region – Retirement

  

Service: From  27 October 1969   to  8 September 1990  = 20 years, 10 months, 12 days Service

 

Retirement / Leaving age: = 50 years, 8 months, 20 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 31 years, 11 months, 2 days

 

Awards:  National Medal – granted 10 September 1986 ( Sgt 3/c )

Commendation for Brave Conduct – granted 6 May 1981 ( Cst 1/c )( Assisted in Rescuing person from burning house )

Anniversary of National Service 1951 – 1972 Medal – granted 18 January 2002 ( Sapper )

 

 Born:  Tuesday 19 December 1939

Died on:  Wednesday 10 August 2011

Age:  82 years, 7 months, 22 days

Organ Donor:  NO – Age prohibited 

 

Cause:  ?

Event location:   ?

Event date:  ?

 

Funeral date:  ? ? ? TBA ( a Private Memorial has been held )

Funeral location:  ?

LIVE STREAM    PIN:  TBA   Email:  TBA

 

( click here to see Cornona19 Virus Pandemic rules – this will be a limited numbers Funeral )

any Future Wake location:  ???

any Future Wake date:  ???  

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

 

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2022 )

 

 CHARLES 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.

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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Unknown NASHOS details.

Unknown details in relation to Brave Conduct.

 

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
29 August 2022

 

 



Keith BYRNES

| 08/12/2022

Keith BYRNES

If you see someone without a smile – give them one of yours

AKA Byrnesy

Late of  ? 

 

“possible” relation in ‘the job’:   ?

Brother of Maxwell Raymond BYRNES, NSWPF # 16118 ( RIP ) ( Aged 56 ) 

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern –  ” possibly ” Started with Class # 094 – Finished with Class # 106 ( who were ‘Sworn In’ on Monday 4 April 1966 )

 

NSW Police Cadet # 1792

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

Regd. # 11787

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday 29 October 1962 ( aged 15 years, 7 months, 7 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 22 March 1966 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )

Constable – appointed 22 March 1967

Constable 1st Class – appointed 22 March 1971

Detective – appointed 5 September 1975 ( YES )

Senior Constable – appointed 22 March 1975

Does NOT appear in the 1985 ‘ Stud Book ‘

 

Final Rank: = Detective Senior Constable

 

Stations:  Cadet: HQ – ( 20 Division ), ProCst:  Auburn ( late 1960s – early 1970s )( 9 Division )( in 1967 he was promoted to the rank of Corporal with the NASHOS and went to the War in Vietnam for 12 months ), Returned to Auburn on GDs for another two years,  Blacktown ( CIB )( 27 Division ), CIB Sydney ( 20 Division )( ? – 1980 ), Lecturer at Redfern Police Academy ( 1982 – 1984 )( Law & Procedure ) – Resigned 8 April 1984

  

Service: From 29 October 1962   to  8 April 1984  = 21 years, 5 months, 10 days Service

 

After leaving the employ of NSW Police Force & moving to Hervey Bay, Qld, Keith worked on a Milk Run working 7 days a week.

Keith and the family later moved to the Gold Coast, Qld.

Keith joined the Queensland Police Force where he was ‘Sworn In’ as a Constable in 1990 – Gold Coast GDs – Retiring, aged 60 ( 2007 ) = 17 years Service with QPol.

 

 

NASHOS

Service name:       Australian Regular Army ( National Service )

Service number:  2788638

Rank:                     Corporal 1967  – Rifleman then Military Policeman

Unit Name:          2nd Recruit Training Battalion, 9 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, 1 Div. Provo Company, Australian Forces Vietnam Provo Company, Eastern Command Personnel Depot – Watsons Bay, NSW – Discharge.

Date of birth:

Place of birth:

Date of intake:   7 February 1968

Date of exit:       6 February 1970

Total Days:

NS Training: ?

National Service:  Vietnam – 12 months

Follow Up Training: ?

Basic Training: ?

Next of Kin: ?

Medals: Australian Active Service Medal – 1945 – 1975 – Clasp – Vietnam,

the Vietnam Medal,

the Australian Defence Medal,

the Anniversary of National Service Medal – 1951 – 1972,

the Vietnamese Campaign Medal,

the Return from Active Service Badge.

 

Police Awards:  National Medal – granted  23 October 1981 ( Det SenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 30 July 1998 ( SenCon )

NSW Police Medal – with 2nd Clasp

 

Retirement / Leaving age: =  37 years, 0 months, 17 days ( NSWPF only )

Time in Retirement from Police:  38 years, 2 months, 9 days ( NSWPF only )

then joined QPol ( Queensland Police )

 

 Born:  Saturday 22 March 1947 in Penrith, NSW

Died on:  Friday 17 June 2022

Age:  75 years, 2 months, 26 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

 

Cause:  Cancer ( type ? )

Event location:  Newcastle, NSW 

Event date:  ? ? ?

 

Funeral date:  Friday 24 June 2022 @ 2pm

Funeral location: James Murray Funeral Chapel, 44 Blackall St, Broadmeadow, NSW

 

No official police involvement at the funeral although the Honour Guard will comprise of Vietnam Veterans

Keith BYRNES

Keith BYRNES

 

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any Future Wake location:  ??? TBA 

any Future Wake date:  ??? TBA 

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Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( June 2022 )

 

 

 KEITH 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.

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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Jason Tuffley
My deepest sympathies to Lucy and family. Keith was a true gentleman and a wonderful man. He was a real character and made everyone laugh and feel special. I will always appreciate and remember his sage advice not only about policing but about life in general. He was a one of a kind and he will be deeply missed by many people.
Vale Byrnesy.
Tony Wheeler
Condolences to Lucy and all of of Keith’s family.
Keith and I met at the Qld Academy in 1990. I was about ten tears younger than Byrnesy, but he, Martin Cook and I were probably still senior to most of the other probationaries, so a bond developed between us.
(Bruce Willett will have memories of that I’m sure.)
As a live-in at the Academy, probably the highlight of most days was starting by sharing breakfast in the canteen with Byrnsey and Cooky. The “entertainment” was usually provided by Probationary Keith Byrnes.
As I’ve heard from Bruce today, and Liz, Keith was a story teller. Embellishment was sometimes apparent, but mostly it added to the mood and enjoyment of the story.
I only saw Keith once since Academy days. How I wish there were more times. Bruce, you did a great job. Have a good time up there in the big pub Byrnsey!
Maureen &Joe Fawcett
To Lucy and family Joe and I were so very sad to hear of Keith’s passing, he always had a smile and a laugh when we met him in the park at Evans Head what a joy it was to know both of you we never did finish that last game of euchre.
Last year nearly to the day we visited Keith at Fern Bay you had to go to your band that day what a great memory that will be for Joe and myself…Sending gods blessing you and your wider family.
Maureen and Joe
Betty Hooper
Sincerest condolences Lucy and family on the loss of your beloved Keith. Have fondest memories of him from Evans Head. He fought the fight bravely Now he can rest in peace
Les and Betty Hooper
Marg Wyllie, Susie, Tony, Chris and Families
Our heartfelt condolences to Lucy, Matt, Glenda and family.
Keith was very much loved by our family and we have many fond memories all together.
He will be missed by all ????
Kathryn and Paul Woods
Keith was a great neighbour and friend who always had time for a chat and a laugh. He called me (Kathryn) the sheriff of Dunkeith Av as I always kept an eye on him when Lucy was away!! His favourite quote was “Never buy a tool that your neighbour has”. 
A lovely person who will be sincerely missed.
Thinking of you all at this time.
Love Kathryn and Paul❤️
Arch and Judy
The world is a poorer place without Keith. A great bloke and a credit to his country.
Condolences to Lucy and Family.
Love Arch and Judy
Tammy Cain
Condolences to Lucy, Matthew, Glenda, George, Jerah & family.
Thinking of you all.
Love the Cain family
Rosie Foubister
Thanks mate for your friendship over the years – it was always appreciated.
You’re a true gentleman and the loveliest of men.
Condolences to you Lucy and your family, take care, and Rest in Peace now Keith.
Paul Glock
Thank you Byrnesy, for being a mate and a champion bloke.
Sincere condolences from my family to Lucy and family.
The world is now a lesser place.
RIP my friend.
Bruce Mohr
Keith and I worked together in the 1970’s we have shared a friendship since then – he will be long remembered – Deepest condolences Lucy and family – Keith, my friend rest in peace mate
Noela Chapman Hedberg
Thanks for your friendship my class mate from 1966. RIP.
Stuart Sandford
Keith was a true gentleman and one of those rare folk you came across that not only provided sage advice but he genuinely cared to listen to others about literally anything.
A kind hearted soul and a true friend and colleague.
RIP Keith and condolences to Lucy and family.
Paul Hudson
Thanks for your friendship Keith.
God Bless from an old class mate.
Joe Jaramazovic
Deepest condolences Lucy and family, was lucky enough to speak with KB one last time couple of weeks ago.
Such a real gentle man and very much missed.
Rest in Peace KB!
Sasha Finney
Byrnesy was a true gentleman and a special friend.
RIP and I will have a beer and a ciggie for you……………..
Helen and Bob Purvis
All our love to you and the family Lucy Our deepest sympathy at this time RIP Keith We have so many good memories of times on the Gold Coast
Stephen Pyne
Deepest condolences to Lucy and the family.
Keith was a great bloke and will be missed by all.
Rest In Peace my friend.
Jenny Guy & Colin Morley
Dear Lucy, Matt, Glenda, extended family & friends Thinking of you all today as you say farewell to Keith.
What a courageous battle he fought.
Hoping you find peace as Keith is now at rest.
Hold on to all your treasured memories
Kind Regards & Condolences
Love Jen & Col Villa 39
David Austin
A great loss to all.
A fine man and a great work colleague.
Have fond memories of working beside Keith through thick and thin and having a laugh and a beer.
Will be sorely missed.
Vale Keith
Lynne Rosengreen
Lucy, so sorry for your loss.
Keith was a great guy to work with at Surfers Paradise.
Good memories.
He will be missed.
Barbara Wrigley
My deepest sympathies to you Lucy, Glenda and Matthew.
Sorry I could not be there today to say farewell to Keith.
He will be sadly missed by all. ????
Tj Geoghegan
What a great man. He taught me so much about people, policing and, well, life really.
I loved having a beer with him and hearing about Diggers latest bird antics!
He always listened with genuine interest … and that cheeky wink fixed any problem!
He will always be remembered with the greatest fondness.
Sending loving thoughts and hugs to you Lucy.
Tj.
Julie
Dear Lucy – Sending our love and hugs at this sad time.
Keep all those special memories of Keith close to your heart.
Love to you all
Dom, Jules, Katie and Em xx
Nev Hearn
Hi Lucy, Sorry for your loss.
Keith was such a great bloke, a pleasure to work with but more as a mate.
Sorry I couldn’t be there so please accept my deepest sympathies
Terry Willett
Lucy, Matt & Glenda, so sorry we cannot be with you to farewell KB.
Our love and deepest sympathy.
Tex, Cristina, and the boys.
Terry Ford and Susan Ford
One of lifes true gentleman.
Always had time for a chat and a laugh.
He will be missed.
Brad Miller
A good man Keith BYRNES.
Chapeau mate.
Ken Anderson
Keith was a true gentleman and a fine Police Officer who shone a positive light upon all those whose path he crossed.
He was a valued and respected mentor for all members of Class 188, NSW Police Academy, Redfern, 1982.
Sincere condolences to his family and friends on their sad loss.
Whilst Keith might now be gone, his light still glows brightly to all who knew him.
RIP
Justin Percival
Like me, Keith was fighting cancer. He gave me a lot of strength when we used to speak on the phone during my treatment.
He was a real old school bloke.
His word was his bond and he will be missed by me and many others.
RIP Keith
John Drummond.
Very sad to hear the passing of Keith, was a fine policeman at the old Auburn police Station – Rawson and Station roads, was spotless in his dress and excellent touch typist.
Was a family with his late brother Max and his father and The late Sergeant Mooney. O.I.C of the station.
Scott Kerrigan
So sorry to hear that Keith has passed away. Such great memories of him working at Surfers Paradise.
A rostered shift with Keith was one always to look forward to.
A great gentleman.
Condolences to Lucy and the family.
Colin McLEAN
Condolences from the McLEAN’s to Lucy and the family.
Working with Keith was one of my favourite memories of working at Surfers Paradise in the 1990’s.
Philip Hinshelwood
Deepest condolences to Lucy and family from Phil Hinshelwood and Family, and all from Class 188 of the New South Wales Police Academy Redfern (1982) ????.

https://www.jamesmurray.com.au/live-streaming/client/?nid=0ae1b037-9640-46e4-a96d-298e8f34fefe

 

 

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
26 June 2022

 

 



Ronald Alwyn GREY

| 08/12/2022

Ronald Alwyn GREY  AO DSO

AKA  ? 

Late of  ?  , Canberra, ACT, Australia

 

Australian Federal Police Force

 

Regd. #  ????? 

 

Rank:  Commissioner – appointed ? February 1983

 

Final Rank =  Commissioner 

 

Stations:  ?,

  

Service: From ? February 1983 to ? ? 1988 = 5 years Service

 

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AUSTRALIAN ARMY

Service name:             Ronald Alwyn GREY

Service number:         57011

Rank:                            Major General

Unit Name:                  7th Battalion. Royal Australian Regiment ( RAR )

                                       Australian Staff Corps.

Date of birth:               2 July 1930

Place of birth:              Subiaco, Perth, Western Australia

Date of intake:

Date of exit:

Total Days:

NS Training: ?

Conflicts:                      Indonesian Confrontation. 1962 – 1966

                                      Vietnam. 1962 – 1975

National Service:

Follow Up Training: ?

Basic Training: ?

Next of Kin: ?

Honours & Awards:   Unit:  Australian Staff Corps

Conflict:  Indonesian Confrontation, 1962 – 1966

Rank:  Major

London Gazette:  13 December 1966 – p 13461

 

Unit:  7th Battalion.  Royal Australian Regiment

Conflict:  Vietnam.  1962 – 1975

Rank:  Lieutenant Colonel

London Gazette:  21 December 1971, p 13968

 

Award:  Mention in Despatches.

London Gazette:  13 December 1966 p 13461

Conflict / Operation: Indonesian Confrontation    1962 – 1966

 

Medals: None for display

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Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

 

Awards:  Companion of the Distinguished Service Order ( Imperial ) – granted 21 December 1971 ( Lt Col )( 7 Royal Australian Regiment – Commanding in Vietnam )

National Medal – granted 14 July 1977 ( Brigadier )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 14 July 1977 ( Brigadier )

Officer of the Order of Australia ( AO ) – granted 26 January 1983 ( Major General )( for service to the Australian Army, particularly as Chief of Operations Army and as General Officer Commanding Field Force Command )

National Medal – granted 8 March 1984 ( Commissioner )

2nd Clasp to the National Medal – granted 8 March 1984 ( Commissioner )

1st Clasp to the National Medal – granted 14 December 1988 ( Commissioner )

2nd Clasp to the National Medal – granted 14 December 1988 ( Commissioner )

 

 Born:  Wednesday 2 July 1930

Died on:  Thursday 20 January 2022

Age:  91 years, 6 months, 18 days

 

Cause:  ?

Event location:   ? , Canberra, A.C.T., Australia

Event date:  ?

 

Funeral date:  ? ? ?

Funeral location:  ? 

( click here to see Cornona19 Virus Pandemic rules – this will be a limited numbers Funeral )

any Future Wake location:  ??? TBA 

any Future Wake date:  ??? TBA

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2022 )

 

Ronald Alwyn GREY, Ron GREY

RON is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

 

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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Friday, 21 January 2022, Publish time: 4:22pm

 

The Australian Federal Police was today informed of the death of former Commissioner Major General Ronald Alwyn Grey AO DSO (Retd). Major General Grey was appointed as the second Commissioner of the AFP in February 1983 after a distinguished 35-year career in the Australian Defence Force.

Major General Grey played a significant role in expanding the AFP’s International Liaison Network from four to 12 countries during his tenure. The network now has AFP representatives in 33 countries and continues to play an important part in the AFP’s mission to combat serious organised crime.

Major General Grey endorsed a drive to modernise police methodology, with his term as Commissioner including the introduction of significant legislative reforms in the areas of telephone interceptions, proceeds of crime and cash transaction reports. The AFP undertook Operation Lavender during his tenure, a drug seizure that culminated in the arrest of 20 offenders in August 1985 and the dismantling of a major criminal enterprise involved in drug trafficking.

Major General Grey also led significant reforms in ACT Policing which resulted in reductions in property-related crime and the expansion of the Neighbourhood Watch program.

AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw said Major General Grey was critical in leading the early development of the AFP into the world-leading law enforcement agency it is today. He served five years as Commissioner during the organisation’s formative years.

“It was during his tenure that the AFP significantly expanded the number of officers in offshore liaison roles to better combat the criminal threats targeting our country, and his emphasis on the value of criminal intelligence to target organised crime is a legacy that continues to this day.

“The AFP and Australia owes Major General Grey a great deal of thanks for ensuring the safety of the community we live and work in.

“I extend our condolences to Major General Grey’s family at this sad time, but also our appreciation for everything he did for this country throughout his accomplished career.”

https://www.afp.gov.au/news-media/media-releases/afp-honours-former-commissioner

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Ronald Alwyn Grey
Born 2 July 1930
Subiaco, Western Australia
Died 20 January 2022 (aged 91)
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Allegiance Australia
Service/branch Australian Army
Years of service 1949–1983
Rank Major General
Commands held Field Forces Command (1980–83)
7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1968–71)
Battles/wars Korean War
Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation
Vietnam War
Awards Officer of the Order of Australia
Distinguished Service Order
Mentioned in Despatches
Cross of Gallantry (Vietnam)
Relations Jeffrey Grey (son)
Other work Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police (1983–88)

Major General Ronald Alwyn Grey, AO, DSO (2 July 1930 – 20 January 2022) was a senior Australian Army officer who served as Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police (1983–88).

Military career

Grey served in the Australian Army from 1950 to 1983, attaining the rank of major general in 1978. During his career he served in Borneo, Korea, and Vietnam.[1]

Grey was Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished conduct in the Borneo Territories during the period 24 December 1965 to 23 June 1966.[2]

He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order in 1971 for his role as the Commanding Officer of 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment in Vietnam,[3] and was also awarded the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm.[1]

He served as Chief of Operations – Army, and as General Officer Commanding Field Force Command in the early 1980s. For his service in these positions, Grey was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia.[4]

Commissioner, Australian Federal Police

Grey was the Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police from 1983 to 1988.[1][5]

Later career and death

In 1988, Grey was commissioned to undertake a review of the rescue services in New South Wales. The recommendations of his review were implemented by the New South Wales government in 1989.[6]

Grey died on 20 January 2022, at the age of 91.[7]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Grey

Gen R.A.Grey, DSO, MID

57011 Lieutenant Colonel Ronald Alwyn GREY

Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

Lieutenant Colonel Ronald Grey graduated from the Royal Military College on 12 December 1951 and was allotted to the Royal Australian Infantry. After a number of staff and regimental appointments both in Australia and overseas, he was appointed on 25 November 1968 as Commanding Officer, 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment and arrived in Vietnam on 23 February 1970.

Lieutenant Colonel Grey has commanded his Battalion with distinction during its tour of duty in Vietnam. His tactical application together with his personal knowledge of the capacity of his officers, junior leaders and his soldiers, have enabled him to gain the maximum result from his force at all times.

From 3 August 1970 until 10 September 1970, Lieutenant Colonel Grey’s Battalion was engaged in Operation Cung Chung II in Southern Phuoc Tuy Province. Lieutenant Colonel Grey’s skilful and tenacious handling of the force in all areas allotted to him caused the enemy to lose control of the population centres in the 7th Battalion area.

Following a sub?unit contact on 30 December 1970, Lieutenant Colonel Grey rapidly redeployed elements of his force to cover probable enemy withdrawal routes. This timely action together with his knowledge of the enemy, the terrain and his force’s capabilities subsequently caused a major defeat to be inflicted on an enemy unit from which it is unlikely to recover for some time.

His tireless energy, devotion to duty, personal courage and tactical skill have shown him to be an outstanding Commander and his leadership of the Battalion has been in the highest tradition of his Regiment and the Australian Army.

Gen R.A.Grey, DSO, MID

 

 

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
24 January 2022

 

 



Lawrence Geoffrey RHODES

| 08/12/2022

Lawrence Geoffrey RHODES

AKA  ? 

Late of Wyee, NSW 

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class #  053 

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

Regd. #  7942  

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on ? ? 1953 ( aged 18 years, ? months, ? days ) 

Probationary Constable- appointed ? “possibly” 1 February 1955? ?

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Senior Constable – appointed ? “POSSIBLY” 1 February 1966? ? 

Lawrence responded to an Armed Holdup in Wyong ( year ? ) and the offenders had already left the Holdup in a Stolen vehicle.

Lawrence set up a road block with his police vehicle but the stolen vehicle slammed into the Police vehicle causing serious injuries to Lawrence who spent months in Prince Henry Hospital ( Police Ward ), Sydney.

Due to the, then, Policy of No Desk jobs for injured Police and due to his injuries, Lawrence was forced to Retire from a job he loved.

After leaving the employ of NSW Police – he worked for an earth moving company in Morisset.

In 1972 the family moved to Queensland where Lawrence worked at the International Airport in Security.

Years later the family moved to Taree where Lawrence worked at Taree Local Court as a Bailiff.

 

Final Rank =  Senior Constable – Retired

 

Stations:  Parramatta ( 18 Division )( ProCst )( lived at Morisset & only went home on the weekends ), Wyong GDs – Retired

  

Service: From ? “POSSIBLY” 1953 ? ? to 11 April 1967 = 12 years, 2 months, 10 days Service

 

[blockquote]

NASHOS

Service name:            Army

Service number:        2/726403

Rank:                          Private

Unit Name:

Date of birth:

Place of birth:

Date of intake:            20 August 1953

Date of exit:

Total Days:                 5 years

NS Training:               19 N S T Battalion

National Service:

Follow Up Training:   CMF Camps

Basic Training:            Holsworthy NSW

Next of Kin:                 Mr & Mrs Rhodes

Medals:                        ADM / ANSM

[/blockquote]

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: 54 years, 9 months, 2 days

 

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system

 

 Born:  Sunday 27 May 1934, Morisset, NSW 

Died on:  Thursday 13 January 2022

Age:  87 years, 7 months, 17 days

 

Cause:  ?

Event location:   ?

Event date:  ?

 

Funeral date:  Friday 21 January 2022 @ 3pm 

Funeral location: Lake Macquarie Funeral Park, Awaba Road, Ryhope NSW

LIVE STREAM  

Email log in= lawrierhodes@y7mail.com

Password= 8w6use

( click here to see Cornona19 Virus Pandemic rules – this will be a limited numbers Funeral )

any Future Wake location:  ??? TBA 

any Future Wake date:  ??? TBA

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2022 )

 

 

LAWRENCE 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

https://www.facebook.com/groups/AustralianPolice.com.au/ 

 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NSWFallenPolice/ 

Australian Police YouTube Channel 

 

Condolences to Shirley and the family.

 

 

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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Unfortunately my computer system has become weak and can no longer stand the strain I place upon it.

In order to get my systems up and running again, I have invested $6k in a new computer system which is currently being built and I would expect that a lot of the notices I place on the system, will be devoid of a lot of information that I usually include; until my new system arrives and my databases and photos are transferred across.

This might not be completed until late February 2022.

 

 

Cal
20 January 2022

 

 



John Lawrence HAKES

| 08/12/2022

John Lawrence HAKES   APM  OAM

AKA  ? 

Late of East Maitland, NSW  

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class #  071 

 

NSW Police Cadet # 1208

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

Regd. #  8814  

 

Introduced to Policing by fellow Cadet John RAPER Cadet # 1132

Service:  From Friday 8 July 1955   to  23 October 1993  = 38 years, 3 months, 15 days Service 

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Friday 8 July 1955 ( Aged 16 years, 8 months, 23 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 15 October 1957 ( Aged 19 years )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 15 October 1963  

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed 1 July 1968  

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed  19 September 1973

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed  24 November 1982

Inspector – appointed ? ? ? 

Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? 1985

Superintendent – appointed  26 March 1986

Chief Superintendent – appointed 23 November 1988

 

Final Rank =  Chief Supt.

 

Stations:  ?, CIB – Police Switch ( Phone 20966 )( Cst )( Oct 1958 – ), ?, North East District ( 1963 ), Police Residence – Maitland Gaol ( Lock-Up-Keeper )( 1964 ), ?, Rejoined Army Reserved ( 1967 ), ?, Hamilton ( Sgt 3/c )( 1976 / 1977 ), Police Academy – Redfern – Teaching SenCon’s & Officers in Tactics & Forming the TRG Unit, Involved in the Counter Terrorism committee & wrote the first Counter Terrorism Manual for NSWPF, ?, Grafton ( Chief Inspector in Charge )( 1985 ), Metropolitan Area Office – Special Duties – Reserve Officer ( Supt )( May 1986 ), District Commander – Parramatta ( 18 Division )( 1 July 1990 – 23 Oct. 1993 ) – Retirement

 

Retirement / Leaving age: = 55 years, 0 months, 8 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 28 years, 0 months, 9 days

 

Army Reserves

# 294474

Warrant Officer – Class 2 ( 1969 )

Lieutenant ( 1972 )

Captain ( Australian Royal Infantry )

Instructor – Office of Cadet Training Unit

Newcastle – Captain of 16th Transport Co.

Army Awards:

Australian Army Reserve Long Service Medal

Australian National Service Medal

Australian Defence Medal

Service Medal re the care of the homeless during the 2007 Maitland Fires

 

Awards:  National Medal – granted 28 April 1993 ( Chief Supt. )

Australian Police Medal ( APM ) – granted 14 June 1993 ( Chief Supt. )

 Medal of the Order of Australia ( OAM ) – granted 13 June 2016 ( Civilian )( For service to the community through social welfare organisations )

Queens Police Long Service Medal

Australian Police Long Service Medal

Australian National Police Medal

 

 Born:  Saturday 15 October 1938 

Died on:  Monday 1 November 2021 

Age:  83 years, 0 months, 17 days

 

Cause:  ?

Event location:   ?

Event date:  ?

 

Funeral date:  Tuesday 9 November 2021 @ 1pm 

Funeral location:  St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, cnr New England Hwy & King St, East Maitland, NSW

 

( click here to see Cornona19 Virus Pandemic rules – this will be a limited numbers Funeral )

Wake location: Bank Hotel, East Maitland from 2pm

any Future Wake date:  ??? TBA

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: East Maitland Cemetery, 

John Lawrence HAKES, John HAKES

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( November 2021 )

 

 

JOHN 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

https://www.facebook.com/groups/AustralianPolice.com.au/ 

 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NSWFallenPolice/ 

Australian Police YouTube Channel 

John Lawrence HAKES was also a member of the Royal Australian Infantry Corps.  Second Lieutenant – 20 September 1972

Captain John Lawrence HAKES # 294474 – Reserve Force Medal 1985

 

 

HAKES
JOHN LAWRENCE
15/10/1938 ~ 01/11/2021
of East Maitland
Beloved husband of PATRICIA.

Devoted and loving father-in-law of JOHN and KIM, NARELLE and STEVE, LYNN and CHRIS, PETER and JULIE, and ANN.
Doting grandfather of BREE, DAVID, JESAMY, ELIZABETH, MATTHEW, KATHRYN, WILLIAM, AARON, BAYLEY, CONNOR, MADELYN, and partners.
Great grandfather of RYAN, EMILY, HUDSON, LACHLAN, NORA, ODI, IVY, LYLAH, KAIRA and HARLOW.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St Vincent De Paul society would be appreciated.
Out of respect for the family, we ask that those who are not double vaccinated not attend the service, but to view the live stream via the link provided.

John Lawrence Hakes – Fry Bros

 

HAKES
JOHN LAWRENCE APM O.A.M

15.10.1938~1.11.2021
of East Maitland

Life member of St Vincent de Paul

Beloved husband of PATRICIA.

Devoted and loving father and father in law of JOHN and KIM, NARELLE and STEVE, LYNN and CHRIS, PETER and JULIE, and ANN.

Doting grandfather of BREE, DAVID, JESAMY, ELIZABETH, MATTHEW, KATHRIN, WILLIAM, AARON, BAYLEY, CONNOR, MADELYN, and partners.

Great grandfather of RYAN, EMILY, HUDSON, LACHLAN, NORA, ODIS, IVY, IYLAH, KAIRA and HARLOW.

Family and friends are warmly invited to the Celebration of JOHN’s life at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, King St, East Maitland on TUESDAY, 9th November, 2021 at 1pm.

Full vaccination is required to attend.

The Service will be live streamed. For the link please visit the Fry Bros website, Funeral Services page.

In lieu of flowers, donations to St Vincent de Paul Society may be left at the church or made online via the Funeral Services page.

FRY BROS 02 4933 6155

JOHN LAWRENCE APM OAM HAKES Death Notice – Sydney, New South Wales | Sydney Morning Herald

 

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.

 

Cal
4 November 2021

 

 

 



Barry James GROVE-JONES

| 08/12/2022

Barry James GROVE-JONES

AKA  BAZ  

Late of Greenacre, NSW  

Possibly related to Steven GROVE-JONES, NSWPF # 21873 ( 1985 – 2005 )( Bass Hill GDs )

Pre-deceased by his wife, Shirley, on 26 March 2013

The Master Farter

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class #  084  

 

New South Wales Police Force

 

Regd. #  9713  

 

Service:  From 15 August 1960   to  5 August 1995   = 34 years, 11 months, 21 days 

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on 15 August 1960 ( aged 24 years, 4 months, 4 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed ?? September 1960

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 15 August 1966  

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 15 August 1970

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 13 April 1975  

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 13 June 1985

 

Final Rank = Senior Sergeant 

 

Stations:  Mounted Unit – Redfern Academy ( Sept 1960 – 1966 ), Police Band ( Learning the Trumpet )( 1963 )( aged 27 ), Bankstown Police Stn GDs ( 1966 ), ( Learning Woodwind & Clarinet ), Police Band ( Member of from 1967 ), Bankstown PCYC, Police Concert Band – ( Commander ) – Retirement

 

Retirement / Leaving age: = 59 years, 3 months, 25 days

Time in Retirement from Police:  26 years, 1 month, 17 days

 

Awards: Snyder Scholarship – Music ( 1969 )

National Medal – granted 6 November 1980 ( Sgt )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( SenSgt )

ADM / ANSM – ( Australian Defence Medal )( Australian National Service Medal )

Aircraftsman A213531 joined Air Force, via National Service on 13 June 1955 & trained at #3 N S T U ( #3 National Service Training Unit ). 

He was in General Reserve and was trained at Fairbairn, ACT and RAF Mines, Lake Macquarie, NSW

 

 Born:  Saturday 11 April 1936, York, South Australia

Died on:  Wednesday 22 September 2021

Age:  85 years, 5 months, 11 days

 

Cause:  Dementia ( since 2011 – 2021 ) 

Event location:  Nursing Home 

Event date: 2011 – 2021 

 

Funeral date:  Thursday 30 September 2021 @ 3pm 

Funeral location:  Rookwood Memorial Gardens & Crematorium,

Memorial Ave, Rookwood, NSW 

( Private Funeral due to Covid )

 

( click here to see Cornona19 Virus Pandemic rules – this will be a limited numbers Funeral )

any Future Wake location:  ??? TBA 

any Future Wake date:  ??? TBA

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( September 2021 )

Barry James GROVE-JONES, Baz JONES
Member of the NSW Police Band pays tribute to Barry GROVE-JONES

 

Barry James GROVE-JONES, Baz JONES

 

 BARRY 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

https://www.facebook.com/groups/AustralianPolice.com.au/ 

 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NSWFallenPolice/ 

Australian Police YouTube Channel 

 

Condolences to Steve, family and friends.

 

Barry joined the Police Band in 1966.  During this time, until the mid 1980s, Band members were generally at a Police Station or the PCYC and came to the Band as required.

The NSW Police Band became full-time Band duties from about 1985.

Barry was an instructor of music at the Bankstown PCYC and that Bands Conductor for many years.

His son, Steve Gove-Jones also became a member of the Police Band.

 

Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1931 – 1954),

Monday 2 February 1948, page 7

Boy: Barry Grove-Jones, 11, of Parkland Avenue, Punchbowl, suffered a fractured right leg yesterday when he was knocked down by a car at the corner of Duncan Street and Canterbury Road, Punchbowl.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/248279559

 

Barry appears to have been a member of the Bankstown PCYC Concert Band.

Redfern - 1966: NSW Police Band at Redfern Police Academy – March 1966 (click to enlarge) FRONT ROW: L – R: Lindsay Chate, Fred Gregory, Ron Webb, Bill Brown, George Jackson, Lofty Sharp, Arthur Wilson, Rex Waddington, Bruce Constable. 2nd ROW L – R: Max Gruggen, Peter Williams, Harry Salter, Graeme Bates, Bill Martin, Ken Mills, Bill Lewis, Barry Grove-Jones, Max Hammond, Gordon Crompton, Ron Cawthray. 3rd ROW L – R: Ben Acton, Jack Nicholson, Darcy Hay, Jack Williams, Mason Brockie, Neville Trevelyan, Alf Ewards, Dennis Williams, Alan Hines, John Corbett, Ron Morris. 4th ROW L – R: Lloyd Turnbull, Les Lambert, Hugh Barnwell, Alan Gallagher, Bill Halford, Bill Beaver, Don Lewis
NSW Police Band at Redfern Police Academy – March 1966  FRONT ROW: L – R: Lindsay Chate, Fred Gregory, Ron Webb, Bill Brown, George Jackson, Lofty Sharp, Arthur Wilson, Rex Waddington, Bruce Constable. 2nd ROW L – R: Max Gruggen, Peter Williams, Harry Salter, Graeme Bates, Bill Martin, Ken Mills, Bill Lewis, Barry Grove-Jones, Max Hammond, Gordon Crompton, Ron Cawthray. 3rd ROW L – R: Ben Acton, Jack Nicholson, Darcy Hay, Jack Williams, Mason Brockie, Neville Trevelyan, Alf Ewards, Dennis Williams, Alan Hines, John Corbett, Ron Morris. 4th ROW L – R: Lloyd Turnbull, Les Lambert, Hugh Barnwell, Alan Gallagher, Bill Halford, Bill Beaver, Don Lewis

The above photo of the NSW Police Concert Band is from 1995.

 

Police Concert Band of 1988 consisted of:- Mike Hope, Bob Gillespie, George Thompson, Greg Pfeiffer. Hugh Barnwell, Ed Wilson, Merv Knott, John Woodbury, Ian Keuning, John Saunders, Steve Nolan, Mark Holland. Ross McKinlay, Mal Pearce, Dennis Williams, Rod Hunter-Brittain, Ian Cox, Ray Bensted, Bob White, Trevor Marsden, Ken Flannery, Barry Grove-Jones, Darcy Hay, Len Mulley, Des Lynch, John Simensen, Tom Webber. Arthur Hancock, Ray Wills, Glen Murphy, Peter Almond, Ted Bromfield, Ron Davidson, Bill Martin, Paul Blankesteijn, Bill Stojcevski, Laurie Goodfellow, Steve Grove-Jones. Tom Lambert

The New Era | Australian Police

 

Redfern - 1966: NSW Police Band at Redfern Police Academy – March 1966 (click to enlarge) FRONT ROW: L – R: Lindsay Chate, Fred Gregory, Ron Webb, Bill Brown, George Jackson, Lofty Sharp, Arthur Wilson, Rex Waddington, Bruce Constable. 2nd ROW L – R: Max Gruggen, Peter Williams, Harry Salter, Graeme Bates, Bill Martin, Ken Mills, Bill Lewis, Barry Grove-Jones, Max Hammond, Gordon Crompton, Ron Cawthray. 3rd ROW L – R: Ben Acton, Jack Nicholson, Darcy Hay, Jack Williams, Mason Brockie, Neville Trevelyan, Alf Ewards, Dennis Williams, Alan Hines, John Corbett, Ron Morris. 4th ROW L – R: Lloyd Turnbull, Les Lambert, Hugh Barnwell, Alan Gallagher, Bill Halford, Bill Beaver, Don Lewis
NSW Police Band at Redfern Police Academy – March 1966  FRONT ROW: L – R :   Lindsay Chate, Fred Gregory, Ron Webb, Bill Brown, George Jackson, Lofty Sharp, Arthur Wilson, Rex Waddington, Bruce Constable. 2nd ROW L – R:   Max Gruggen, Peter Williams, Harry Salter, Graeme Bates, Bill Martin, Ken Mills, Bill Lewis, Barry Grove-Jones, Max Hammond, Gordon Crompton, Ron Cawthray. 3rd ROW L – R: Ben Acton, Jack Nicholson, Darcy Hay, Jack Williams, Mason Brockie, Neville Trevelyan, Alf Ewards, Dennis  Williams, Alan Hines, John Corbett, Ron Morris. 4th ROW L – R: Lloyd Turnbull, Les Lambert, Hugh Barnwell, Alan Gallagher, Bill Halford, Bill Beaver, Don Lewis

Post War Years | Australian Police

Barry Grove – Jones
Conducting Results

11th Oct 1980 New South Wales B Grade Concert Band State Championships

 Bankstown P C Y C 1   174
4th Aug 1980 New South Wales Junior A Grade Concert Band State Championship Bankstown P C Y C 3   126 4
25th Nov 1979 City of Leicester Brass Band Festival (Youth Section) Beevor Youth 2
23rd Sep 1979 New South Wales B Grade Concert Band State Championships Bankstown P C Y C 1   168
5th Aug 1979 New South Wales Junior A Grade Concert Band State Championship Bankstown P C Y C 2   157 1
26th Nov 1978 City of Leicester Brass Band Festival (Youth Section) Beevor Youth 2
7th Oct 1978 New South Wales B Grade Concert Band State Championships Bankstown P C Y C 2   162
Aug 1978 New South Wales Junior A Grade Concert Band State Championship Bankstown P C Y C 2   143 2
7th Aug 1977 New South Wales Junior A Grade Concert Band State Championship Bankstown P C Y C 2   119 1
1st Sep 1976 New South Wales Junior A Grade Concert Band State Championship Bankstown P C Y C 1 .134 1
15th Jun 1975 New South Wales A Grade Concert Bands States championships Bankstown P C Y C 2 73 1
4th Aug 1974 New South Wales Junior A Grade Concert Band State Championship Bankstown P C Y C 2   112 2
15th Jun 1974 New South Wales Concert Bands States championships Bankstown P C Y C 2 164 2
15th Sep 1968 NSW State Championships (D Grade) Bankstown P C Y C 6   93

Barry Grove – Jones – Person – Brass Band Results

 

GROVE-JONES, Shirley June.
23.9.1936 – 26.3.2013
Late of Greenacre.

Beloved wife to Barry, loving mother to Jenny, Steven, Linda. Cherished Nanna to Brittany, Courtney, Talei, Kyan and Jacey.
Aged 76 years

SHIRLEYS relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend her funeral service to be held Friday (April 5, 2013) in the South Chapel, Rookwood Crematorium, service to commence at 10.30 a.m.

Bankstown 9708 6788
Simply Australian

Shirley GROVE-JONES Death Notice – Sydney, New South Wales | Sydney Morning Herald

 

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.

 

Cal
 29 September 2021

 

 

 



Vincent FALLINS

| 08/12/2022

Vincent FALLINS

AKA  Vince 

Late of Sunshine Coast, Qld – previously of Newcastle area, NSW  

You have to draw a line in the sand

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern –  Class #  134

 

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  15664

 

Service:  From 26 February 1973   to   ? ? ?  =  ? years Service ? ? ?

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 26 February 1973 (  aged 25 years, 5 months, 16 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 2 April 1973  ( aged 25 years, 6 months, 23 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES ) 

Senior Constable – appointed 2 April 1982  

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 12 April 1988

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

 

Final Rank =  Detective Senior Sergeant 

 

Stations:  ?, Bourke ( 1980s ), Manly GDs ( 14 Division )( 1974 ), SWOS, Newcastle, Toronto Dets,

 

[blockquote]

NASHOS

Service name:                                  Australian Army

Service number:                             2789730

Rank:                                                Private

Unit Name:                                      2 Section, 2 Platoon, A Company 5RAR

Date of birth:                                  10 September 1947

Place of birth:                                 Charlestown, NSW

Date of intake:                                8 February 1969

Date of exit:                                     5 March 1970

Total Days:                                       391

NS Training: ?

National Service:                           Yes – Royal Australian Infantry Corps.  5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment

Follow Up Training: ?

Basic Training: ?

Next of Kin: ?

Medals:                                            None for display

 

https://www.5rar.asn.au/gallery/thompson-2.htm<br /> LOGAN'S HEROES<br /> NUI DAT 1969<br /> Members of 2 Section, 2 Platoon, A Company 5RAR, posing for a group photo during a break in patrols and operations.<br /> ( Standing L to R ): Merv Tuckett, Terry Bateman, Vince Fallins, Michael Boulton, Greg Knight and Michael Skelly.<br /> ( Front ): Neville Thompson, John Riley, Norm Carrington and John Logan.
https://www.5rar.asn.au/gallery/thompson-2.htm
LOGAN’S HEROES
NUI DAT 1969
Members of 2 Section, 2 Platoon, A Company 5RAR, posing for a group photo during a break in patrols and operations.
( Standing L to R ): Merv Tuckett, Terry Bateman, Vince Fallins, Michael Boulton, Greg Knight and Michael Skelly.
( Front ): Neville Thompson, John Riley, Norm Carrington and John Logan.

[/blockquote]

Police Awards: ?

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards:  National Medal – granted 21 August 1989 ( Det Sgt )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 25 June 1999 ( Det SenSgt )

 

 Born:  Wednesday  10 September 1947

Died on:  ? January or February? 2021?

Age:  73 years, 

 

Cause:  Cancer ( Leukaemia or similar ? )

Event location:   ?

Event date:  ?

 

Funeral date:  ? ? ?

Funeral location:  ? 

( click here to see Cornona19 Virus Pandemic rules – this will be a limited numbers Funeral )

any Future Wake location:  ??? TBA 

any Future Wake date:  ??? TBA

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time (  March 2021 )

 

 

VINCE 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

https://www.facebook.com/groups/AustralianPolice.com.au/ 

 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NSWFallenPolice/ 

Australian Police YouTube Channel 

 

Condolences to Kath and their boys.

 

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.

 

Cal
 2 March 2021

 

 

 



Michael William HAYMAN

| 08/12/2022

Michael William HAYMAN

AKA Mick & Gizza by his Sapper mates in South Vietnam 

Late of Buppa Nursing Home – Pottsville – formerly of Murwillumbah, NSW 

 

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #  122

 

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  14064

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on 16 February 1970 ( Aged 23 years, 6 months, 19 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 26 March 1970 ( Aged 23 years, 7 months, 26 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 26 March 1975  

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 30 March 1986

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank =  Incremental Sgt ( Sgt 2/c ) 

Retirement / Leaving age: =  53 years, 2 months, 8 days

 

Stations:  ?, 13 Division ( Campsie )( 1970s ), Penrith, Broken Hill ( 1980s ), Murwillumbah ( 1990s ), Kingscliff ( 1995 ), Tweed Heads – Retirement

Service:  From 16 February 1970  to   6 October 1999  =  29 years, 7 months, 20 days Service

[blockquote]
NASHOS
Service name:         Australian Army
Service number:    215417
Rank:                          Lance Corporal
Unit Name:             17th Construction Squadron
Date of birth:         28 July 1946
Place of birth:       Sydney, NSW
Date of intake:     11 April 1966
Date of exit:           11 March 1967
Total Days:            335
NS Training: ?
National Service:  No
Follow Up Training: ?
Basic Training: ?
Next of Kin: ?
Medals:                   None for display
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Michael William HAYMAN

 

Police Awards:  National Medal – granted 28 May 1990 ( Sgt )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 28 May 1990 ( Sgt )

 

 

Born:  Sunday  28 July 1946 in Sydney, NSW

Died on:  Monday  12 December 2020 

Age:  74 years, 4 months & 14 days

Cause:  Cancer – ( Type = ? )

Back in May 2014, Mick suffered several strokes was was admitted to John Flynn Hospital, Gold Coast, Qld and his condition, at that time, was critical.

Event location:  Tweed Heads District Hospital, NSW

Event date:  ?

 

Funeral date:  Monday  21 December 2020 @ 2pm 

Funeral location:  Tweed Valley Cemetery, 813 Eviron Rd, Eviron, NSW   

( click here to see Cornona19 Virus Pandemic rules – this will be a limited numbers Funeral )

any Future Wake location:  ??? TBA 

any Future Wake date:  ??? TBA

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: Cremated

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2020 )

Left to right, Grahame Fahey, Chris Duncan (RIP), John Marine and Mick Hayman, deceased this week (RIP).
Four young useless golfers from the 70s.
Left to right, Grahame Fahey, Chris Duncan (RIP), John Marine and Mick Hayman, deceased this week (RIP).

 MICK 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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John Caden
15 December 2020
Notification of Death of former Incremental Sgt Michael HAYMAN, formerly of Kingscliff Police Station within the Tweed Heads District.
Mick passed away at Tweed Heads District Hospital last Saturday 12 December, 2020 from Cancer.
He will be cremated at the Tweed Heads Crematorium next Monday 21 December, 2020.
A service will be held at that Crematoriums Chapel, commencing 2.00pm Daylight saving time. Anyone interested in attending may do so and there will be a large screen video link of the service outside if there are more numbers than are permissible within the Chapel.
Briefly, Mick served with A.D.F, Royal Australian Engineers for six years with a tour of Vietnam in 1966 & two following consecutive tours of Malaya.
He later joined the N.S.W Police force in February 1970, being attached to Penrith, Broken Hill, Murwillumbah and Kingscliff before being discharged, H.O.D on 6 October 1999 and retired to Murwillumbah.
Mick unfortunately spent the last five years of his life in Buppa Nursing Home at Pottsville Beach after suffering a fall in his home resulting in brain trauma.
He is survived by three adult sons and a daughter.
Mick was a larger than life character and a pretty good operator. He enjoyed life when he was able to and played harder than possibly any other person I have met.
I have known a few A graders over the years but for consistency, Mick was definitely in a league of his own.
Lest we forget.

 

 

 

 

 



 Bruce Errol John REID

| 08/12/2022

 Bruce Errol John REID

AKA  ?
Late of  ?

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class #  95

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  10696

 

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 13 May 1963

Constable – appointed 13 May 1964

Constable 1st Class – appointed 27 August 1968

Senior Constable – appointed 27 August 1972

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 December 1979

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 28 February 1986 ( Seniority date = 6 Jan. 1986 )

 

Final Rank = ?

 

Stations:  ?, North East District, Petersham – Traffic ( 1964 ), Moree ( SenCon – 1972 ),  Collarenebri ( SenCon – 1973 ), Blacktown – 27 Division (  SenCon – 1976 ),

 

Service:  From  ? ? pre May 1963?  to  ? ? ? =  ? years Service

 

Awards:   National Medal – granted 11 December 1989 ( Sgt )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 December 1989 ( Sgt )

 

Born:   10 December 1937

Died on:   Saturday  16 March 2019

Age:  81

Cause:   ?

Event location:   ?

Event date:   ?

 

Funeral date:   Sunday  24 March 2019 @ noon

Funeral location:   Grenfell Cemetery, Henry Lawson Hwy, Grenfell, NSW

Wake location:  ?

Funeral Parlour:  Penrose Funerals, Young  63825998

Buried at:   Buried

 Memorial located at:   ?

 

Bruce Errol John REID

 

BRUCE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembranceeid  *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

REID Bruce Errol John

10/12/1937 – 16/03/2019

Loved husband of June.

Much loved and missed by Brian & Jenny, Robert & Tess, Tom & Ariann, Amy, Steven, Lizzy, Ella and Tony.

Aged 81yrs

Rest in Peace ‘Pop’

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral service to celebrate Bruce’s life which will commence at 12noon on Sunday 24 March 2019 at the Grenfell Cemetery.

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Published in Grenfell Record from Mar. 20 to Mar. 22, 2019

http://tributes.youngwitness.com.au/obituaries/youngwitness-au/obituary.aspx?n=bruce-errol-john-reid&pid=191864255&fhid=32336

Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 27 April 1973 (No.53), page 1432

APPOINTMENTS

Department of the Attorney-General and of Justice

HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has approved of the following appointment:

Senior Constable Bruce Errol John Reid to act as Assistant District Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages for the District of The Barwon, at Collarenebri during the absence on leave of Sergeant 3rd Class John Oliveira as from 18th March, 1973, to 24th March, 1973, inclusive.

R. W. ASKIN, Premier.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/220178155

Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),

Friday 17 November 1972 (No.122), page 4537

APPOINTMENTS

Department of the Attorney-General and of Justice

Registrar General’s Department

HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has approved of the following appointment:

Senior Constable Bruce Errol John Reid to act as Assistant District Registrar of Births, Deaths, and Marriages for the District of Moree, at Moree, during the absence on leave of Sergeant 3rd Class John Oliveira as from 29th October. 1972. to 25th November, 1972, inclusive.

R. W. ASKIN, Premier.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/220148813

 

 

Herbert Snell Very sad news RIP Bruce great knowing and working with you mate. Another Vietnam Vet gone but never forgotten. Herbie
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Greg Callander Hi Herbie. I’m unable to find Vet details for Bruce. Can you give me some details for his Policing Memorial Post please?

Herbert Snell He was one of the first group to go to Vietnam as a training officer. I recall he was a member of the Blue Mountains Vietnam Vets group that used to meet at Springwood. He had a few friends from that group would call and see him at Penrith I was the charge room supervisor and he was working in the cell complex I am also a ex RAN so we had a few discussions about service life. Hope that helps you

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