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

Harry Frank Turnbull MILLER

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  8096

Rank:  ?

Stations:  Woodstock?, thought to have been in the Police in Sydney after his stint in the Boer War

Service:  From  7 August 1903  to  ?

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Boer War

Unit:  2nd New South Wales Mounted Rifles

Enlisted:  Friday  22 February 1901

Service #  846

Rank:  Trooper

Embarkation:  ?

Next of kin:  ?

Religion:  ?

Single / Married:  ?

Conflict:   South Africa 1899 – 1902 ( Boer War )

Discharged:  Tuesday  4 November 1902

Age: 22

Desc:  5′ 10″, Fair complexion, brown hair

Living in Merewether, Newcastle, NSW

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Awards:  South African Medal ( Queens ) with 3 clasps – issued 9 November 1903

King’s South Africa Medal with 2 clasps – issued 9 November 1903

Born:  5 June 1881

Died on:  Thursday  22 June 1950

Place of death:  ?

Cause:  Suffered an illness ever since the Boer War

Age:  70 – 71?

Funeral date:  ?

Funeral location:  ?

Buried at:  ?

Memorial at:  ?

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

 

Funeral location:  ?

 

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FURTHER INFORMATION REQUIRED ON THIS MAN

You have provided a bit more info than I currently have about Henry Chadban, who is my first cousin twice removed!

I have some others in my genealogy who were also reported to be NSW Policemen, though my quick search of your site did not bring them up. I’m wondering if you have come across them?

GALLARD, Alfred – b 1870 – thought to have been in the Police in Broken Hill
McBEATH, Norman – b c1802 – thought to have been in the Police in Mudgee abt 1881
MILLER, Harry Frank Turnbull – b1881 – thought to have been in the Police in Sydney after his stint in the Boer War
I would love to know if you have anything on these men!
Thank you, once again!
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Regards,
Megan Tilley

18 August 2015

 

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Birth:  Harry F T Miller – born 1881.  Registration # 5127/1881.  Father:  Harry  Mother:  Jane.  Born in Petersham District, NSW.

https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/

 

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Harry is believed to have been stationed at a One Man station for many years at Woodstock.  He has been described as a ‘big man’ and could sing.

 

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Registers of Police
Service No    Surname  First Name      DOB    Native Of                      Date Appointed      Reel       Item Remarks
8096             MILLER   Harry Frank    1881    New South Wales        7 Aug 1903              3043     [8/3253]

 

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Henry CHADBAN

25/09/2015

 Henry CHADBAN

( late of Stroud, NSW )

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  ?

Rank:  Constable

Stations:  Newcastle

Service:  From  ? January 1912  to  ?

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Australian Imperial Force:

Regiment:  13th Battalion, Australian Infantry.

Enlisted:  30 April 1915

Service #  2129

Rank:  Private

Embarkation:  14 June 1915 from Sydney aboard HMAT Wandilla A62

Next of kin:  Son of Henry & Mary Jane Chadban

Religion:  C of E

Single / Married:  Single

Australian Ware Memorial Panel number:  68

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Awards: Memorial Scroll & King’s Message – received by his father on 29 August 1921

Memorial Plaque & King’s Message received by his father on 3 April 1922

Victory Medal – posthumously received by his father on 25 December 1922

Born:  ? ? 1887

Event date:  Saturday  7 August 1915

Event location:  Hill 971, Sari Bair, Gallipoli Peninsular

Died on:  Friday  13 August 1915

Place of death:  Military Hospital, Malta

Cause:  Died of wounds – WW I

Age:  28

Funeral date:  14 August 1915

Funeral location:  ?

Buried at:  Pieta Military Cemetery, Malta.  Row 6B grave 3

Memorial at:  ?

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

 

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Newcastle Morning Herald & Miner’s Advocate               Friday  14 March 1913            page 7 of 8

A Violent Customer. Olaf Anderson (21), seaman, was charged with maliciously damaging one door and two windows, the property of Cenuto Gabriel Anderson. Accused said he pleaded guilty to breaking one window, but to nothing else.

Prosecutor stated that the accused came to the Blue Bell Hotel, of which witness was lessee, somewhat the worse for liquor, shortly before eleven o’clock on the previous evening. He smashed in the panel of the door, but whether he kicked it in or struck it with a stone he did not know. He also broke two of the windows with a stone.

Constable Chadban deposed to arresting the accused, and corroborated the extent of the damage done. Accused was fined £1, and ordered to pay £3, the amount of the damage done, in default, one month’s imprisonment.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/136826421

 

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Newcastle Morning Herald & Miner’s Advocate                  Thursday  6 November 1913            page 7 of 8

William Craig was charged with having been drunk and disorderly in a railway carriage on October 26. Defendant, who was represented by Mr. A. H. James, pleaded not guilty.

Constable Chadban said he was a passenger on the train which left Toronto for Newcastle at 6p.m. on October 26. Defendant got in the train at Cockle Creek. He was very much under the influence of drink, and went into the guard’s compartment. He sat on the guard’s seat, and when asked to go into the other part of the compartment refused to do so. He stopped arguing with the guard for five minutes. Witness told the defendant he was a constable, and took his name and address.

To Mr. James: The guard’s compartment was the end portion of a long American car.  Defendant could walk straight, and board the train. Defendant denied that he was drunk, or in any way disorderly. He was not aware that the compartment was reserved for the guard. He had been to Speers’ Point to see some friends, and had spent an hour and a half watching White law training. He had five medium-sized glasses of beer, but was by no means drunk. He put his foot on the guard’s tucker tin, and apologised for doing so. He had not travelled in such carriages before.

Thomas Gould said that the defendant was not drank. There were other people drinking beer out of bottles in the carriage, and they were pretty jolly. Neither defendant nor witness took any part with them. Evidence was given by E. Hunter, and the case was dismissed.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/137024704

 

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Henry is described as being 5′ 10 3/4″ tall, 165 lbs, with a 34″ chest, brown eyes and dark hair and is 4th born of 15 children.

When he died, Henry’s possessions consisted of:  Purse, two coins, key, tobacco, razor, fountain pen, note book & tin of thymenthol.

7 August 1915 – wounded at Gallipoli

12 August 1915 – Head wound

14 August 1915 – Fractured skull – Abscess on brain – died of wounds

On the 7 October 1916, Henry’s father received his meager belongings.

http://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=3223612

 

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https://www.aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=49499

 

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The Sydney Morning Herald           Saturday  18 September 1915         page 20 of 26

PRIVATE H. CHADBAN.  

Private Henry Chadban (died of wounds) was 28 years of age, and a son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Chadban, of Stroud. He was educated at the Stroud Public School and afterwards worked in the Gloucester and Bellinger River districts as a timber-getter gaining a reputation as a wood chopper.

Deceased was a prominent member of the East Raleigh Football Club and was also a good cyclist, and the holder of several gold medals won at those sports. In 1912 he joined the police force and was stationed at Newcastle until war broke out when he enlisted with the 13th Battalion. Private Chadban was in 1913 awarded the Royal Humane Society’s certificate for life saving.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/15614381

 

 

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The Gloucester Advocate ( NSW )                          Saturday  18 September 1915                       page 2 of 4

PRIVATE HENRY CHADBAN

The late Private Henry Chadban, reported killed at the Dardanelles, was 28 years of age, and a son of Mr. and Mars. H. Chadban, of Stroud. In his youthful days, Private Chadban was working about Gloucester, and afterwards went to the Belinger River, where he was engaged in the timber industry.

In January, 1912, he joined the Police force in Sydney, and later went to Newcastle. He was a prominent footballer and sportsman generally, and held the certificate of the Royal Live Saving Society. Private Herbert Chadban, a brother, is in hospital in Malta.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/158595188

 

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Newcastle Morning Herald & Miners’ Advocate (NSW)         Saturday  2 October 1915           page 5 of 16

A.N.A. SOLDIERS

Constable Harry Chadban, who, enlisted from Newcastle, where he was stationed for some months, died on August 13th of wounds received at the Dardanelles. His parents live at Stroud, and he was the first member of the Newcastle branch of the Australian Natives Association to be killed, although about thirty members have enlisted, a great many of whom are already at the front. At a meeting of the branch this week a special minute was passed appreciatively recording Mr. Chadban’s services, and the mortuary allowance of £20 was passed for payment to his next-of-kin.

Mr. C. H. Tonkin, the secretary of the branch, has formulated a scheme, which is to be considered at next meeting, whereby the members who are remaining at home will by special contribution keep those who have gone to the front financially good on the books during their absence. This scheme, which appears to be generally approved, will have the twofold effect of avoiding the need for the branch calling upon the ‘headquarters’ funds for the purpose, and of ensuring to members’ relatives the mortuary allowance of £20 in the event of them being killed or ensuring to members, in the event of injury, the full benefit of £1 1s per week for 52 weeks, and 5s per week for life should they be permanently incapacitated.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/137966556

 

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 Dungong Chronicle ( NSW )                            Tuesday  2 May 1916              page 2 of 6

Whilst in Newcastle last week, the writer observed opposite the post office, in Hunter Street, a marble monument, erected in memory of the fallen of Newcastle. On ‘ Anzac Day ‘ the stone was covered with most beautiful wreaths; on looking over them, I discovered a magnificent wreath from the police of Newcastle to the late Pte. Chadban, of Stroud, who was in the police force at Newcastle at the time of enlisting. I was pleased to note that the police of Newcastle did not forget their comrade on that memorable day, who was so brave to give his life for King and country.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/136009502

 

 

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The Newcastle Sun ( NSW )                 Thursday  18 July 1918                page 5 of 6

POLICE HONOR ROLL

Unveiling Next Wednesday

A beautiful marble honor roll, one of the finest of its kind, will be unveiled at the city police station on Wednesday night. The names are inscribed in gold lettering on a black marble scroll, and this is set on a white marble tablet. The roll faces the public entrance to the station, and at present it is draped with the Southern Cross. The words: ” Our Heroes, ” surrounded by a wreath of laurel in bas-relief, with the words ” Newcastle District Police Roll of Honor ” beneath the wreath, are chiselled into the head of the white tablet. At the bottom of the same tablet is chiselled the inscription, ” The Great War, 1914-19. ” So the police apparently believe that the war will conclude next year.

Eight constables‘ names appear on the scroll: — H. Chadban ( of Newcastle, killed ), F. M. Doonan ( of Lambton, killed ), H. W. Hancock ( of Newcastle Water Police, killed ), T. Connell ( of Minmi, killed ), C. W. J. Grant ( of Newcastle Water Police, returned wounded ), D. J. Long ( of Newcastle, still on active service ), V. Digre ( of Newcastle, who served with the naval bridging train and is now in the artillery ) and S. Pender ( who has re-enlisted ). Constable Connell served with the Imperial Forces, being called up as an Irish Reservist.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/159096387

 

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Newcastle Morning Herald & Miners’ Advocate       Thursday  25 July 1918    page 5 of 8

NEWCASTLE POLICE. ROLL OF HONOUR UNVEILED. A roll of honour to the members of the Newcastle police who have gone to the war was unveiled at the police station last night, in the presence of a very large muster of members of the force.

The officers present were: Superintendent Goulder, who has entered on leave of absence prior to retirement; Superintendent Childs, his successor; Inspectors Cook, Buzacott, Hood, and Hojel.  There were more than 40 police present.

Alderman Kilgour, the Mayor of Newcastle, Mr. C. F. Butler, S.M., and Mr. W. G. Chiplin, chamber magistrate at Newcastle, were also present.

There are eight names on the roll– H. Chadban, F.M. Doonan, H. W. Hancock, T. Connell, C. W. J. Grant, D. J Long, V Digre, and S Pender. The first four have made the supreme sacrifice. The last mentioned, as Superintendent Childs said, was mentioned in despatches for meritorious work at the Dardanelles.  ( S. Pender )

On his return he rejoined the force, but had felt the call so strong that he had again resigned and enlisted. The names are inscribed on a scroll of black marble, which is mounted on a white polished panel, and surmounted with a white marble pediment richly carved, with a laurel wreath and the flags of the Empire and Australia. At the top is inscribed ” Our Heroes, ” and immediately below ” Newcastle District Police. ” Below the names are the words, ” For King and Country, ” and lower down, ” The Great War, 1914-19, ” space being left to fill in the year in which the war ends.

Superintendent Childs. who unveiled the roll, said it was with feelings of pleasure mingled with regret that he performed that function, pleasure because he felt proud of belonging to the same force as the men whose names were inscribed on the roll, and regret that four of them had laid down their lives, two in Gallipoli and two in France. When the Empire was in danger these men did not hesitate, but freely and voluntarily gave their services to their King and country. They had the satisfaction of knowing that the Empire was fighting for a righteous and just cause. He took that opportunity of mentioning that since the war began 158 members of the police force had enlisted, 40 had died on active service, 32 had returned, and 81 were still on military service. In addition, six clerks, who were attached to the Inspector-General’s Office, had enlisted. One of them died on the way to the front, another was invalided home, and the four others were still on active service. The Mayor briefly supported the remarks of Superintendent Childs, and paid a warm tribute to the patriotism of the men who had enlisted. He expressed his appreciation at being invited to take part in the function.

Superintendent Goulder said he felt it a great privilege to say a few words regarding their honoured comrades who had offered their lives on the altar of duty and patriotism. He always felt a thrill when he saw two or three soldiers who were voluntarily prepared to give their lives without any advantage whatever to themselves, apart from the satisfaction of knowing they had done their duty in the highest and fullest degree. ” I have always said ” added Superintendent Goulder, ” that military offenders who are going to the war, or have been, should not be treated in the same category as civilians guilty of similar minor offences. I would ask, as a special personal favour, if you have occasion to interfere with soldiers, do it as kindly and as charitably as you can, remembering the sacrifices they have made and the hardships they have suffered “.

In unveiling the roll, Superintendent Childs said he would apply words used by the Governor-General recently in unveiling a roll of honour, ” I unveil this roll to the honour of those connected with the Newcastle Police Force. I dedicate it to the glory of God, to the memory of those who have fallen, who have been wounded, who are returning to us, and who are about to serve in our renowned Australian Divisions. ” Inspector Cook paid a tribute to Constable J. Chandler, from whom the idea of having the memorial emanted, and who, once the superintendent’s permission was obtained, pushed the matter ahead with great energy. Constable Chandler expressed his pleasure at seeing such a large muster, and said when the movement was started the money was rapidly subscribed.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/140973599

 

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Dungong Chronicle                             Tuesday  22 August 1916                  page 2 of 6

ROLL OF HONOR. CHADBAN. —

In loving memory of our dear Son and Brother, Private Henry Chadban, No. 1292,   6th of 13 Batt., 4th Aus. Inf. Brigade, who died of wounds at Malta, on 13th Aug., received at Lone Pine Aug. 7th, 1915. Aged 29

He rose responsive to his country’s Call

And gave for her his best, his life, his all.

He fell a hero in the deadly strife,

For, King and Country he laid down his life.

Inserted by his loving Mother and Father, Sisters and Brothers.

M. and H. Chadban.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/136008568

 

 

 

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Dungong Chronicle                             Tuesday  13 August 1918                  page 2 of 6

ROLL OF’ HONOR CHADBAN. —

Private Henry Chadban, 13th Batt., wounded in the Lone Pine raid on 7 th August, and died on 13th, 1915, at Malta, aged 28 years.

He bravely answered duty’s call,

He gave his life for one and all.

Inserted by his loving father, mother, brothers and sisters.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/134141291

 

 

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The Newcastle Sun ( NSW)                          Friday  10 January 1919                page 3 of 6

POLICE HONOR ROLL

From ‘The Sydney Sun”

The names on the roll are H. Chadban, F. M. Doonan, H. W. Hancock, T.  Connell, all of whom have made the supreme sacrifice, and C. W. J. Grant, D. J. Long, V. Dicre and S. Pender.   Many other Newcastle policemen volunteered for active service, but were rejected.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/159368377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Private Herbert CHADBAN, Service # 1926, with the 2nd Australian Infantry Battalion, Australian Army, died on 4 May 1917, in France, aged 26.

Herbert is mentioned / buried at: Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux, Picardie, France

 

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Henry HODDER

25/09/2015

 Henry HODDER

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # ?

Rank:  Constable

Stations:  ?, Broken Hill

Service:  From 1911 to 24/08/1914. 3 years

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Regimental Serial #  502

Private,

Headquarters 3rd Battalion AIF

Killed In Action at Lone Pine

ANZAC Cove, Gallipoli Peninsular

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Awards:  1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Born: Orange, NSW, 1888

Died on:  9 August 1915

Cause:  Battle wounds in the Battle of Lone Pine WW I

Age: 26

Funeral date:  NIL

Funeral location:  NIL

Buried at:  K.I.A. & M.I.A.

 

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

  

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 Funeral location:  NO FUNERAL.  K.I.A. & M.I.A.

Cemetery or memorial details: Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli Peninsula, Canakkale Province, Turkey

 

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Henry HODDER

Regimental number	502
Religion	Church of England
Occupation	Police constable
Address	Police Barracks, Broken Hill, New South Wales
Marital status	Single
Age at embarkation	26
Next of kin	W Hodder, Wottomandara, via Cowra, New South Wales
Enlistment date	24 August 1914
Rank on enlistment	Private
Unit name	10th Battalion, H Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number	23/27/1
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal Roll	Driver
Unit from Nominal Roll	3rd Brigade Headquarters
Fate	Killed in Action 9 August 1915
Other details	War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

https://www.aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=139450

 

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Hodder was attached to the Brigade Head Quarters and was hit about the end of June by a shell when in his dug out which blew off both his legs.  His mate, Gordon Farnham, dressed his wounds and passed him on to the Dressing Station.

Informant heard that he was in Egypt and still alive.

Ref. Pte. G. A.     Sergent, 1064,

10 A.I.F.

1st A. G. Hospital, Heliopolis, Cairo  ( 6. 12. 15 )

 

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Informant says he was told that Hodder had his leg blown off.  He cannot say who told him nor can he fix the date.  Hodder was a policeman at Broken Hill and he and several policemen came down with informant to Adelaide to enlist.  Hodder was at one time in the 3rd Bgde. Transport.

Ref:  Pte. A. R. Perry, 525,

10 A.I.F.  C. Co.  Gezira Hospital, CAIRO   5.1.16

 

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Informant received the following information from Bgde. H.Q.:-

Whilst Hodder was doing police duty on the beach at Anzac during July, a shell exploded in the dug-out almost severing both legs and arms from body.  Was sent back to Egypt and believed to have died in Alexandria.

Ref:  Pte. Tanner, 25,

3rd Bgde. H. Q.  Al liayat Convalescent Home, Helouan, Cairo.  3.12.15

 

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He and Pte D. Fisher were in Police Duty at Brigade headquarters on August 6 and were each hit by same shell.  Hodder had one or both legs blown off and Fisher lost one or more limbs.  Witness did not see this happen but heard it from mates and regarded it as absolutely ture, but could never find out what became of either of them subsequently.

About 5ft 10 or 11, fair, clean shave, enlisted in South Australia, stout build, about 12 or 13 stone.

Pte. A. A. Smith 1040  A Coy, 10, A.I.F.,  Malta  6.1.16

 

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Both legs were blown off by a shell explosion whilst in his dug-out behind the trenches to the right of Lone Pine.

He died in the dressing station on the beach.  Informant received the above account of Hodder’s death from J. Thomas, Stretcher-bearer, 10 A.I.F.

Ref:  Sgt. Neave, 131,  Sporting Club Hospital, Heliopolis, Cairo    10.1.16

 

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Court of Inquiry held in France 7.9.17 found this soldier K. in A. on or about 9.8.15.  No hospital admission nor place of burial available.

H.Q.  11.12.17

London 13.12.17

 

http://static.awm.gov.au/images/collection/pdf/RCDIG1047376–1-.pdf

 

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Aust Red Cross Enquiry pdf

The above pd 

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William George HOGG

25/09/2015

William George HOGG

Victoria Police Force

Regd. #  6320

Rank:  Superintendent

Stations:  Gun Bower, Swan Hill

Service:  From  ? ? 1919  to  ? ? ? = ? years Service

Awards:  * Police Valor Badge granted in 1923 for the arrest of an armed escapee from Castlemaine Prison

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Australian Commonwealth Military Forces

Regimental # 915

Enlisted:  19 August 1914 aged 19

Rank:  Driver

Unit:  Field Artillery Brigade 2, Battery 4

Returned to Australia:  8 October 1918

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Born:  ? ? ?

Died on:  Thursday  4 June 1953

Cause:  Illness – stomach cancer stemming from being ‘gassed’ during WWI

Age:  57

Funeral date:  Monday  8 June 1953

Funeral location:  ?

Buried at:  Melton Cemetery, Centenary Ave, Melton, Victoria

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

  

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Constable William George Hogg 6320

Gunbower Police Station

Escaping from Castlemaine reformatory teenager Nathaniel Baker was tracked to the bank of the Murray at Braund’s farm, Wharparilla, 3 miles from Echuca. Mounted Constable Daniel O’Connor noticed impressions, which he recognised as those of boots worn by prisoners. Following the tracks for some distance, he learnt Braund’s boat having been taken from its mooring, evidence suggesting the fugitive travelled down stream. Setting off in pursuit, 3 miles from Lockington, he discovered the abandoned boat however no trace of the escaped prisoner.

Establishing through diligent enquiry a person, in possession of a double-barrelled gun, answering the description of Baker called at the farm of Mr. Williams, partaking of an evening meal. A request for cartridges was complied with without fuss with the provision of four.  Departing, Baker informing Williams he intended travelling to Gunbower.

Assisting in the search, officer in charge of Gunbower, Bill Hogg, upon receiving the information, travelled on the night of Tuesday 18 June 1923 with Mounted Constable Daniel O’Connor, to an abandoned hut on Gunbower Island, arriving about 11.30 p.m.

Cautiously approaching, the policing pair discovered their man asleep in the room; double-barrelled shotgun within easy grasp. Making a dash through a window, Bill Hogg secured the weapon, whilst Daniel O’Connor arrested the escapee without resistance. Without food and with little clothing, Baker told the police that he would not have attempted to use the gun even if the opportunity presented itself.

Placing a good mark on their records, Superintendent Donovan of Bendigo, recommended Constable Bill Hogg, of Gunbower, and Mounted Constable Daniel O’Connor, of Echuca, for pre-eminent valor and bravery in the discharge of their police duties in capturing Nathaniel Baker, on Gunbower Island on Thursday 15 June 1923, recommended the pair receive a Merit Badge.

Superintendent William George Hogg, of Swan Hill, died in the Police Hospital, St. Kilda Road, on 4 June 1953, aged 57 years, after a brief illness [stomach cancer]. Bacchus Marsh, Victoria born son of George William Hogg and Catherine Jane Watts, 19 years old groom, Bill Hogg landed at Gallipoli on Anzac Day with the 4th Battery; later to be gassed in the battle trenches of the Western Front, France.

Joining the Victoria Police Force in 1919, at the outbreak of the Second World War, Bill Hogg was one of the original team of four to establish D24. Superintendent William George Hogg was buried with full police honours at Melton, Victoria, leaving a wife and three daughters to mourn their loss.

 

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