Harold Alfred R. MORFOOT

( late of Glenmore Park, NSW )

AKA Flaps Morfoot, Harold MORFOOT

New South Wales Police Force

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 060

Regd. # 9111

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Sunday 3 August 1958 ( aged 21 years, 7 months, 26 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 8 September 1958 ( aged 21 years, 9 months, 0 days )

Constable 1/c – appointed 8 September 1964

Senior Constable – appointed 8 September 1968

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 September 1974

Senior Sergeant – retirement

Secondary Training:  Commenced Monday 6 April 1959.  Finished Friday 15 May 1959

Stations:  ?, Traffic with the Triumph Tiger Sidecar Outfits in the 1960’s – Blacktown,  Auburn ( around 1979 / 1981 ), Parramatta ( 18 Division )- retirement

Service:  From  Sunday 3 August 1958  to  13 April 1989 = 30 years, 8 months, 10 days Service

Age at Retirement:  52 years, 4 months, 5 days

Time in Retirement:  26 years, 5 months, 22 days

Awards:  National Medal – granted 3 September 1985 ( Sgt 2/c )

1st Clasp to Nation Medal – granted 3 September 1985 ( Sgt 2/c )

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

National Police Service Medal – posthumously awarded to his wife at Harold’s funeral – but Awarded on 23 June 2015 ( Sgt 2/c )

Born:  Tuesday  8 December 1936

Died on:  Monday  5 October 2015 about 4.30pm at home

Cause:  ?

Age:  78 years, 9 months, 27 days

Nominal Roll of NASHOS:

Service:   Army

Service #:  2.747613

Rank:  Gunner

Date of Intake:  18 August 1955

NS Training:  12 NST Battalion

Follow up Training:  17th LAA & 32nd Heavy Regiment

Basic Training:  Holsworthy, NSW

Medals:  ADM  ANSM

Funeral date:  Thursday  15 October 2015 @ 2pm

Funeral, scheduled for the 13 October, is altered.  New time / date is:

Thursday  15 October 2015 @ 2pm

Funeral location:  North Chapel, Pinegrove Memorial Park, Kington Street, MINCHINBURY

Buried at:  Pinegrove Memorial Park

Memorial:  a park bench seat. The seat is adjacent to the Victoria Park Memorial and inscribed with a plaque in
recognition of Harry and Tom.  ( see article below ) 

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

 Funeral location: [codepeople-post-map]

FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MAN, HIS SERVICE, LIFE AND DEATH ARE WELCOME.

Harry Morfoot: An enduring legacy
The work of a 40-year veteran police officer and national serviceman has been recognised with the
unveiling of a distinctive tribute in western Sydney.

Harry Morfoot was a member of NSW Police Force from 1959 to 1989, attaining the rank of Senior Sergeant.
But Mr Morfoot’s life of service didn’t end there.
In retirement, he set about forming the Penrith City Sub-Branch of the Australian National Servicemen’s Association, assisted military veterans and was also a tireless worker for charity.

In 2015, he received the Seniors Week Local Achievement Award for the Mulgoa Electorate. Presenting the award, Ms Tania Davies MP, Member for Mulgoa said, “Harry dedicated a large portion of his time to serving, supporting, and caring for the welfare of community members who served our nation and their families”.

“I feel very humbled and grateful for the special recognition”, Mr Morfoot said at the presentation of the Seniors Week award.

Sadly, Harry Morfoot passed away later in 2015 at age 78, but that’s still not the end of the story. Earlier this year, Harry was commemorated by Penrith City Council with a special tribute – a bench seat in Victoria Park, St Marys.

Graham Larkham ( NSWPF # 13428 ) is a retired Sergeant and was a friend and colleague of Harry and a fellow National Serviceman (Nasho).

He takes up the story:
A FITTING TRIBUTE

On 23 May 2021, the Penrith Australian National Servicemen’s Association held its 15th Anniversary Memorial and Tribute Laying Ceremony in Victoria Park, St Marys.

The ceremony was attended by Federal and State Members of Parliament, dignitaries from returned services organisations, the Nepean PAC, and members of the public.

During the Memorial, the Mayor of Penrith City, Karen McKeown OAM, unveiled a tribute to former Senior Sergeant Harry Morfoot and sub-branch co-founder, Mr Tom Kelly, in the form of a park bench seat. The seat is adjacent to the Victoria Park Memorial and inscribed with a plaque in
recognition of Harry and Tom.

A lot of young men including Harold Alfred Morfoot were conscripted into National Service. In August 1955 Harry started his National Servicemen’s duties at 12NST Battalion. After initial training, he continued training with the Royal Australian Artillery.

After retiring from a 40 year career with NSW Police, he formed the Penrith Sub-Branch, (Penrith City Australian National Servicemen’s Association Inc.) in 2002 and maintained membership up until his passing in 2015.

Harry was of a generation that rolled their own cigarettes. His habit of flapping his elbows whilst simultaneously rolling a cigarette and talking, earned him the nickname ‘Flaps Morfoot’.

Upon his passing in October 2015, a joint National Servicemen’s Association – NSW Police Funeral was held, and tributes flowed from Federal and State Members of Parliament.

The Penrith Australian National Servicemen’s Association carries on the legacy of Harry Morfoot’s work. Our 2022 parade will be held on 22 May. All National Servicemen are welcome.

On Police memorial sites
The bench seat remembering Harry Morfoot is the latest public tribute to those who served the people of NSW.

The locations of some memorials are well known.

For example, Glen McEnallay Reserve near Mascot, and the Jim Affleck Bridge near Campbelltown mark the locations where these NSW Police Officers made the ultimate sacrifice in the protection of the community.

Other public tributes may not be as widely known. Sometimes, the Police Association is contacted about a local memorial. When this happens, it is usually because the memorial has fallen into disrepair or requires vegetation control. We are aware of several Facebook pages with devoted administrators keeping track of grave sites and memorials. In the lead up to Police Remembrance Day on 29 September 2021, we’re keen to profile some of these and also invite current serving members and associate members to send us photos of memorials in your area to policenews@pansw.org.au   Please include information about who the memorial is dedicated to, key dates on the memorial and its exact location.

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Harry Morfoot, past President of the Penrith City Nashos National Servicemen’s Association.

Harry, a National Service veteran was 78.

Harry had been President of the Penrith City Nashos for more than a decade, when he resigned earlier this year due to poor health. He will always be remembered for his role in developing the Nashos in the Penrith area.

In 2002 Harry and Tom Kelly were members of the Blue Mountains Nasho Sub-Branch, when they thought it was time to form a branch in Penrith. From humble beginnings, the Penrith City Nashos today has around 150 members.

Harry was a tireless worker for charity and through the Nashos he was one of the figures who spearheaded fundraising drives for bodies including the Cancer Council, Salvation Army, the burns and cancer units at Concord Hospital, St John Ambulance, Defence Care and Legacy.

My sympathies go to Harry’s wife Dorothy, children and grandchildren.

Your cigarette holder has been remembered and the fact that you also stood up for your Constables within the NSW Police Force.

THANK YOU TO POLICE LEGACY, W2W COMMITTEE AND RIDERS. ( Wall to Wall )
I would like to say this to you all as a retired NSW Police Officer and Wall to Wall Rider since 2012.
Like all of us, I participate in the Wall to Wall to honour fallen mates, raise much needed funds for Police Legacy and enjoy the comradery that this important event brings. Since late last year I have have been experiencing the vital work Police Legacy do first hand after the death of my father.
I was a second generation Police Officer, my dear Dad, Retired Snr Sgt Harold Morfoot (Harry or ‘H’ as he was known to his mates) passed away at home late last year at the age of 78. Dad was in the job for 30 years working the City and Western Suburbs. He was also Branch Secretary of the NSW Police Association for many years and strong advocate for Police Legacy, as he, like a lot of us also lost mates in the job. Dad also loved motorcycles and did a tenure in Traffic with the Triumph Tiger Sidecar Outfits in the 1960’s.
Dad was more than a great father, he was a close mate to me and I miss him more than I can ever explain.
As you can imagine, my mother Dorothy, his wife of 60 years was devastated by his passing and has had difficulty adjusting to life without him and we had been extremely concerned for her.
Recently a NSW Police Legacy Package was delivered to Mum. Included in the package was a Welcome letter, booklet on grief management, registration forms for her and the Police Legacy Pin. She has worn her Police Legacy Pin each day since receiving it. Mum was overwhelmed at the offers of assistance that this package has given her, and as a Coppers wife of many years she feels privileged to be as part of the Police Family and looks forward to her association with Legacy. She said wearing the Pin helps manage her grief as she knows Dad’s service was valued.
I have already sent a personal thank you letter to NSW Police Legacy but I wanted to thank the W2W Committee and each and every W2W rider as I can see the help that this package has given to Mum, a dedicated Police Officer’s wife and loving Mum who supported Dad through his 30 years in the job. In particular I would like to thank Miss Karen Murphy, Police Legacy Network Co-ordinator who forwarded the package to Mum, Sen Sgt Paul Bousefield, President and Inspector Ian Colless, Treasurer, both old workmates I have the pleasure of saying and who are instrumental in the organising of the ride as well as their Legacy and Policing Duties. I have always known that Police Legacy performs a very important role and have been impressed no end seeing it first-hand. Thank you again on behalf of my family.

Regards and ride safe.
Glen Morfoot.

Jan 2016

First published on 7 October 2015

Updated on 1 March 2025 with Service and age calculations together with an article from Police Association.

 Arthur Stephen McKENNA

New South Wales Police Force

Redfern Police Academy Class 083

Regd. # 9677

” Relatives ” in ” The Job ” = Grandfather – Timothy GLEESON Served in the Irish Constabulary

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 30 May 1960 ( aged 19 years, 5 months, 18 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 4 July 1960 ( aged 19 years, 6 months, 22 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 30 May 1966

Senior Constable – appointed 30 May 1970

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 6 September 1976

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ???

Stations:  Darlinghurst ( 3 Division )( ProCst ), Goulburn, Queanbeyan, Regent St ( 2 Division )( 1960s ), Camperdown, Fairfield ( 34 Division )( GD’s )( Court Processing ), Cabramatta ( 34 Division ) – Retirement 

Was also a member of the NSW Police Choir

Unfortunately, Arthur ended his police career after returning from light duties following major abdominal surgery and an injury sustained when called out to a Yugoslav Wedding reception that went wrong and where Arthur was beaten and unable to return to duty. Several years later, he was boarded out as medically unfit for duty due to the injuries sustained from the beating – and moved to Manilla NSW and later to Tamworth NSW.

Service:  From Monday 30 May 1960  to 13 June 1987 = 27 years, 0 months, 14 days Service

Age at Retirement: 46 years, 6 months, 1 day

Time in Retirement:  17 years, 3 months, 21 days 

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NASHOS    CYPRUS

Service name:

Service number:           ?????????

Rank:

Unit Name:                  ???????

Date of birth: 

Place of birth:

Date of intake:                1958

Date of exit:

Total Days:

NS Training: ?

National Service:           77 days of continuous training at Puckapunyal

Follow Up Training:     For the next two years, he undertook Citizen Military Force training doing weekend drills in the foothills of Canberra and Singleton. Whilst at Singleton, he received a letter to commence Police training in Goulburn. Approval to cease Citizen Military Force training was granted by the Army.

Basic Training: ?

Next of Kin: ?

Medals: None for display

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Police Awards:  National Medal – granted 15 September 1980 ( Sgt 3/c )

Born:  Thursday  12 December 1940 in Harden, NSW

Died on:  Monday  4 October 2004 in Tamworth Base Hospital, NSW

Cause:  Cancer

Age: 63 yrs  9 mths  22 days

Funeral date:  Thursday  7 October 2004

Funeral location:  St Nicholas Catholic Church, White St, Tamworth, NSW

Funeral Type:  Burial

Buried at:  Lincoln Grove Gardens, 1040 Gunnedah Rd, Tamworth, NSW

Grave Location:  FYP – 4 – A ( Family Plot )

GPS of Grave:  -31.075638   150.849480

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

 Funeral location:

Arthur, back in the late 1970’s, was working the caged trucks of Fairfield and Cabramatta Police Stations ( both 34 Division ).

No further details are known of his death.

Arthur Stephen McKenna (extract from his Eulogy – dictated by Arthur prior to his passing)

One day reading the Sydney Morning Herald during his lunch break, he noticed an advertisement calling for people to apply for the NSW Police Force and he sent in an application.

Prior to being accepted, Arthur was called up for National Service in 1958 and underwent his medical by Dr Rag Holmes at Yass. Arthur did 77 days of continuous training at Puckapunyal.

The following two years, he undertook Citizen Military Force training doing weekend drills in the foothills of Canberra and Singleton. Whilst at Singleton, he received a letter to commence Police training in Goulburn. Approval to cease Citizen Military Force training was granted by the Army and he started on Monday, 30th May 1960 in the NSW Police Force.

After five weeks training and on the 4 July 1960, Arthur was sworn in and did 12 months probationary training when he was 19½ years.

Stationed at Darlinghurst No.3 at Taylor Square, he lived in the area for 12 months and passed his final exams and became fully fledged. On the eve of this graduation, he polished his boots with such vigour that next morning he was shocked to discover that all the leather had lifted from his boots – but his graduation proved a happy day for Arthur and his parents.

He was then stationed at Goulburn and Queanbeyan. During 1967, Arthur had the distinction of opening the door of Parliament House for the President of the United States of America – Linden B Johnstone and Deputy Prime Minister Jack McKeon.

Arthur later returned to Sydney and worked in the mid 1960’s at Regent Street No.2 Division Camperdown. Arthur and another rookie constable were called to escort prisoners to Long Bay Goal from Central Court. After setting off, the rookie, who was driving, asked Arthur which way? How do I know said Arthur, I’m from the bush to which the rookie replied so am I! After several circuits of the city they stopped and asked a policeman for directions to Long Bay.

He meritoriously served the Government and the people of NSW as a member of the NSW Police Force registered No 9677 from 30 May 1960 to 13 June 1987 and was honourably discharged upon reaching the rank of 2nd Class Sergeant. He was also awarded the National Medal.

Arthur had a beautiful singing voice and he was a valued and proud member of the NSW Police Choir which gave him great pleasure.

Arthur later transferred to Fairfield No.34 Division and finally to Cabramatta. He loved to work in plain clothes in court processing with great friend, Joan Lockley and had more time to spend with his young children. Later, he decided to return to uniform and took up a posting at Cabramatta where he went back on the beat.

Unfortunately, Arthur ended his police career after returning from light duties following major abdominal surgery and an injury sustained when called out to a Yugoslav Wedding reception that went wrong and where Arthur was beaten and unable to return to duty. Several years later, he was boarded out as medically unfit for duty due to the injuries sustained from the beating – and moved to Manilla NSW and later to Tamworth NSW.

Arthur was an avid reader and claimed to travel the world by reading books. The last book, Arthur was reading was “To Protect and to Serve” which is not only the motto of the NSW Police Force but also mirrored his devotion to his family and friends.

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Thursday 11 March 1965, page 13

Lance Joseph MELINE

AKA  Lance MELINE   

* Nickname:  Trader Dan

Late of Helensburgh, NSW  

Relations in ‘the job’:  ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

Army Private – 2790918

1 ARU ( Australian Reinforcement Unit ) from 24 June 1969 – 16 July 1969

9 RAR ( Ninth Battalion Royal Australian Regiment ) from 17 July 1969 – 12 December 1969

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 14645

Redfern Police Academy Class # 127

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 17 May 1971 ( aged 22 years, 11 months, 0 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 28 June 1971 ( aged 23 years, 0 months, 11 days )

Constable 1st Class – appointed 28 June 1976

Senior Constable – appointed ???

Final Rank:  Senior Constable

Stations:  ?, Sutherland ( 24 Division ), Helensburgh ( 82 Division ) – Death

Service:  From 17 May 1971  to   8 April 1982 = 10 years, 10 months, 22 days Service

Awards:  Queen’s Scout Award – granted 1966 1st Leeton

Born:  Thursday 17 June 1948

Died:  Thursday 8 April 1982

Age:  33 years, 9 months, 22 days

Cause:  Depression – Suicide – Police revolver

Event location:  inside Helensburgh Police Station ( 82 Division )

Event Date:  Thursday 8 April 1982

Funeral date:  ? April 1982

Funeral location:  Woronora Crematorium, Linden St, Sutherland, NSW

Buried at:  Cremated

Ashes:  Sydney War Cemetery, Memorial Ave, Rookwood

Memorial located at: 

Lance is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance BUT SHOULD BE

 37 years later ( 2019 ) and this man is still not recognised by the NSWPF – but WE – the people who Served in NSWPF, still Remember and Honour our Fallen

 A Senior Constable Lance Meline committed self harm with a police revolver at Helensburgh Police Station on the 8 April 1982.  He was apparently having trouble with hoodlums in the Helensburgh area too.

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON.

Army information:  http://www.rtfv-35sqn.org/History/Mortality%20With%20Units.xls

Helensburgh Police Station:  [codepeople-post-map]

Lance was born to Daphne ELLIOT ( D: 1980 ) & Leslie MELINE ( D: about 1998 – ex Flight Engineer with RAAF – WWII )

It is believed that Sgt Keith Beacroft, OIC, found the deceased.

Leonard James MILLER

aka  Len

( late of Hawkesbury Hts )

New South Wales Police Force

NSW Police Academy Class – Redfern – # 146

[alert_yellow]Regd. #  16891[/alert_yellow]

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 10 March 1975

Constable – appointed 10 March 1976

Final Rank = ?

Stations:   ?, Four Wheels ( Transport Section ),

Service:   From  ? ?pre March 1975  to  ? ? ?

Awards:   National Medal – granted 17 March 1992

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Vietnam Veteran – Service # 2786734

Army – Lance Corporal

Service between 23 April 1968 – 4 March 1969 = 316 days

Royal Australian Army Medical Corps

1st Australian Field Hospital – 1968

8th Field Ambulance – April 1968 – March 1969

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Born:  13 May 1946

Died on:  11 October 2012

Cause:  Suicide

Age:  66

Funeral date:  Friday  19 October 2012 @ 1pm

Funeral location:   Pinegrove Crematorium (West Chapel), Minchinbury

Buried at:  Cremated

Memorial location:

MILLER, Leonard James.
13.05.1946 – 11.10.2012
Passed away suddenly.

Late of Hawkesbury Heights.

Beloved husband of Glenda. Proud father of Christopher and Carolene and their partners Ann and Joey.

Len will be sorely missed by his colleagues from the NSW Police Force and those he served with in Vietnam, together with his many other friends.
Aged 66 years.
Finally at peace.

The family and friends of LEN are warmly invited to attend his funeral service to be held at Pinegrove Crematorium (West Chapel), Minchinbury, on Friday (October 19, 2012), commencing at 1 p.m.

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