William Joseph KIERSE
William Joseph KIERSE
AKA Bill KIERSE, Billy KIERSE, William KIERSE
* Nickname: KIERSEY, Pa
Late of Wollongong, NSW
Shake the hand that shook the world
Relations in ‘the job’ Simon KIERSE, NSWPF # 31798 ( Son )
“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 107
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 11937
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 16 May 1966 ( aged 29 years, 10 months, 24 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 27 June 1966 ( aged 30 years, 0 months, 5 days )
Constable – appointed 27 June 1967
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )
Senior Constable – appointed 27 June 1975
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 6 April 1982
Final Rank: = Sergeant 3rd Class
Stations: Five Dock ( 9 Division )( GDs ), West District ( 1968 / 1969 ), Grenfell, Captains Flat, Wollongong ( 82 Division )( GDs )( 1980s ), Wollongong – Breath Analysis Section ( B.A.S. ), Cronulla ( 24 Division ), Sutherland ( 24 Division ), Engadine ( 24 Division )( GDs )(1980s ) – Retirement
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 16 May 1966 to 27 June 1993 = 27 years, 1 months, 11 days Service
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 16 May 1966 to 27 June 1993 = 27 years, 1 months, 11 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 57 years, 0 months, 5 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 31 years, 11 months, 8 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 15 November 1982 ( SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 28 May 1992 ( Sgt )
Born: Monday 22 June 1936 in Coolgardie, W.A.
Died on: Wednesday 4 June 2025 in his sleep
Age: 88 years, 11 months, 13 days
Organ Donor: No – Age restrictive
Cause: Dementia & Diabetes ( Type II )
Event location: Home ( Nursing home – Woonona, NSW )
Event / Diagnosis date: ?
Funeral date: Thursday 12 June 2025 @ 9.30am
Funeral location: H. Parsons Funeral Home, 278 Princes Hwy, Bulli, NSW
Wollongong Police District performed the Official Police Guard of Honour
Wake location: ?
Wake date: ???
Funeral Parlour: H. Parsons Funeral Home, 278 Princes Hwy, Bulli, NSW
Buried at: ?
Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?
Grave GPS: ?, ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( June 2025 )
Pa is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
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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William Joseph Kierse
Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday 4th June 2025.
Beloved husband of the late Daisy.
Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Tim and Margaret, Simon and Adele.
Much loved Grandpa of Emily, Laura, Hannah, Justin, and Megan.
Loved brother and brother-in-law of Frank and Gloria, and favourite uncle to many.
William will be sadly missed by his loving family and many dear friends.
Aged 88 Years
Always Loved and Sadly Missed
Relatives and friends are invited to attend William’s funeral service to be held at H.Parsons Funeral Home, 278 Princes Highway Bulli on Thursday 12th June 2025 at 9.30am.
( L – R )
?, ?, ?, William Joseph KIERSE # 11937, ?, ?
Sergeants Course # 69 – Class 2 Back Row ( L – R ) R. OAKMAN # 11884, J. PRYOR # 12020, B. McMURRAY # 11903, C. CAMERON # 11142, B. WESTERHUIS # 11978, J. HALL, K. BRADLEY # 11926, J. READING # 11894
Middle Row B. SAUNDERS # 12111, R. STEER # 12067, G. COVENEY # 11947, R. McSWEENEY # 11692, P. MORRIS # 11948, A. MILROY # 12145, C. COLMAN # 12030, Bill KIERSE # 11937
Front Row R. NICOL # 11941, James UNDERHILL # 10904 ( Inst ), A. McDONALD ( Inst ), J. PORTER # 8559 ( Dir ), B. DUNN # 7987 ( Inst ), R. WALKER # 9322 ( Inst ), C. WARRY # 12040
AKA Bill KIERSE, Billy KIERSE, William KIERSE
Nickname: KIERSEY, Pa
* Story behind any Nickname: Pa: Because of his gentle and calm nature.
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
9 June 2025
Updated 27 June 2025 with Sergeants Course # 69 – Class 2 photo
Updated 28 July 2025 – Live Stream added.
Updated 5 August 2025 with Class photo and associated links.
