Officers and staff who died as a direct result of duty

Died when Christchurch’s CTV building collapsed in the 6.3 Canterbury earthquake.

Died when a Cessna 172 aircraft crashed in the Gibbston Valley during a routine cannabis reconnaissance mission.

Died as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash on the Oakura Bridge.

Died in a helicopter crash on Mt Karioi near Raglan en route to test radio repeater stations.

Died when the Police helicopter Eagle collided with a fixed wing aircraft over the Auckland motorway.

Died when the Police helicopter Eagle collided with a fixed wing aircraft over the Auckland motorway.

Died as a result of falling from a helicopter while conducting a cannabis recovery operation. 

Drowned when the police launch Lady Elizabeth II sank in heavy seas off Barrett’s reef at the entrance to Wellington harbour.

Drowned when the police launch Lady Elizabeth II sank in heavy seas off Barrett’s reef at the entrance to Wellington harbour.

Died as result of injuries received in a motor vehicle crash on SH2 south of Dannevirke. 

Died as a result of injuries received in a motor vehicle crash in Ashburton.

On his patrol motorcycle he collided with another vehicle on the corner of Nelson Street and the Esplanade, Petone. He died in Wellington hospital of his injuries. Aged 22.

Died as a result of injuries received when the Lady Elizabeth II police launch was rescuing a yacht in heavy seas. His body was never recovered.

Responding to a vehicle crash on his motorcycle with red light flashing he crashed into a car that pulled out into his path and suffered severe head injury. Aged 21.

Drowned in the Grey River helping to recreate a crime scene.

A sports car pulled into his path, he was thrown from his motorcycle on impact and suffered severe head injury. Aged 23.

Constable Hart was on duty when he stopped to assist a motorist whose car had broken down. A car travelling in the same direction crashed into the rear of the car and killed him.

Collision with a truck on the Johnsonville – Porirua motorway while riding his patrol motorcycle. Aged 21.

Lost control of his motorcycle while pursuit training on the road between Paremata and Pauatahanui. Aged 31.

Died after contracting pneumonia while searching for two offenders in adverse field conditions.

Collision with a truck whilst supervising a drivers’ licence test on 4th May 1955. Aged 58.

Head-on collision with a truck that crossed the centre-line near Waikaia. Aged 34.

Born: c1925
Years as a Traffic Inspector: two
Age: 28
Married with children

On Monday 21 September 1953, Traffic Inspector Ivan Pearson was performing motorcycle patrol duty on the Hutt Road when he crashed, injuring his left shoulder and head. He was taken to Wellington Hospital but succumbed to his injuries two days later.

His funeral was on 25 September and was attended by the Wellington City Mayor, Mr Macallister, Councillors Treadwell, Kitts and McGrath and the new Traffic Superintendent, Mr James Anderson. Also present were senior police and traffic officials. The Reverend Simson officiated at the Church of St Anne, Newtown and at the graveside, Karori Cemetery.

Died as a result of injuries received when the police car in which he was a passenger crashed on Great North Road, Western Springs.

Constable Orr was searching for a diamond ring that had been thrown from a train near Parnell. He was killed instantly when struck by a locomotive.

Drowned while guarding a wreck at Castlecliff.

Died as a result of injuries received in a motor vehicle crash in Napier. 

Died as a result of injuries received in a motor vehicle crash at Elephant Hill Creek, South Canterbury. 

Struck by a truck as he tried to pull over another vehicle. Aged 25.

Died of injuries received in a motorbike crash near Paihia.

Drowned in the Waikato River attempting to rescue a woman. He was posthumously honoured by the Royal Humane Society.

Died after being struck by a taxi as he stepped into the road to stop a truck.

Died from injuries received when the vehicle he was a passenger in was struck by the Rotorua – Auckland express.

Died from injuries received when the bike he was riding was hit by a taxi.

Died after being struck by a passing train in the Parnell Tunnel while searching for an escaped prisoner.

Born: c1878
Years as a Traffic Inspector: six
Age: 46
Married with one son

William had worked for a number of years for the Wellington City Corporation, and transferred to traffic enforcement duties in 1918.

On Saturday evening, 26 April, the weather was rainy and windy. It had been a race day and a steady stream of cars had left the Trentham Race Course and were heading back to Wellington City via the Hutt Road (now the Old Hutt Road). A new strip of bitumen had been laid close to the Kaiwharawhara turn-off towards Ngaio, and a number of drivers were treating it like a race strip. Traffic Inspector Cross was on point duty, to slow the traffic. At dusk the traffic was still heavy, and he stood on the crown of the road. He tried to slow a speeding car by signalling to the driver, but the car struck him, leaving him severely injured with broken legs and a fractured skull.

The car stopped some metres up the road, the driver and passengers walked back to look at William, then returned to the car and drove away before police or ambulance arrived. The driver was heard to say “It wasn’t my fault!” William died three days later in Wellington Hospital.

The driver of the car consulted with his lawyer on the Monday morning after the crash. When the three passengers were interviewed by police they all stated that the driver had been asked multiple times to slow down and stop overtaking cars. They had all seen Traffic Inspector Cross on the road.

After the inquest the case was directed to the Supreme Court and the driver was charged with manslaughter. Despite the passengers all testifying in the Supreme Court concerning the driver’s dangerous driving, a pedestrian witness also gave evidence and stated that Traffic Inspector Cross was hard to see in his dark uniform and with no lights. The manslaughter charge was dismissed.

William Cross was dedicated to road safety and it was noted that he lost his life in the execution of his duty, which had as its aim the safety of the public[1].

Drowned in the Otago Harbour while on police business.

John Samuel Doak (Constable No 1787) contracted influenza while performing his duty, aged 36.

Marking 100 years since 14 Police Officers died in the 1918 Influenza Epidemic

As with all influenza pandemics it is the weak, the elderly, the very young and the immune compromised that succumb. Because of the toll that was taken across the country New Zealand Police were required to attend to the dead and enter households where the illness was rife, in place of medical professionals, public health officials and funeral directors. They had a much greater chance of catching the disease.

At a time when the entire Police Force numbered less than 1000 this was a huge percentage and represented a great loss to New Zealand Police.

The Commissioner's annual report of 1919 indicated that at its height as many as 65 members of the Auckland District Police were off sick. The Commissioner paid tribute to the heroic and unselfish work carried out by police throughout the country - aiding the sick, burying the dead and giving assistance to local bodies, relief organisations and medical staff. Most of the police who died are believed to have contracted the disease in the execution of their duty and grants of compassionate allowances were made to their widows and children.

On the 16 December 1918 the Police Commissioner John O’Donovan wrote in the Police Gazette:
“The Honourable the Minister of Justice desires to place on record here his deep regret for the death of these valuable officers, and his sense of the loss the Department has sustained thereby. He also desires to express his admiration of the manner in which all ranks acquitted themselves during the influenza epidemic and thus obtained the approbation of the people in general. I desire to be associated with the Hon. the Minister in this expression of his sentiments.”

Ralph Wakefield Pettit (Constable No 1791) contracted influenza while performing his duty, 28.

Marking 100 years since 14 Police Officers died in the 1918 Influenza Epidemic

As with all influenza pandemics it is the weak, the elderly, the very young and the immune compromised that succumb. Because of the toll that was taken across the country New Zealand Police were required to attend to the dead and enter households where the illness was rife, in place of medical professionals, public health officials and funeral directors. They had a much greater chance of catching the disease.

At a time when the entire Police Force numbered less than 1000 this was a huge percentage and represented a great loss to New Zealand Police.

The Commissioner's annual report of 1919 indicated that at its height as many as 65 members of the Auckland District Police were off sick. The Commissioner paid tribute to the heroic and unselfish work carried out by police throughout the country - aiding the sick, burying the dead and giving assistance to local bodies, relief organisations and medical staff. Most of the police who died are believed to have contracted the disease in the execution of their duty and grants of compassionate allowances were made to their widows and children.

On the 16 December 1918 the Police Commissioner John O’Donovan wrote in the Police Gazette:
“The Honourable the Minister of Justice desires to place on record here his deep regret for the death of these valuable officers, and his sense of the loss the Department has sustained thereby. He also desires to express his admiration of the manner in which all ranks acquitted themselves during the influenza epidemic and thus obtained the approbation of the people in general. I desire to be associated with the Hon. the Minister in this expression of his sentiments.”

John Lachlan McKenzie (Constable No 1814) contracted influenza while performing his duty, aged 35.

Marking 100 years since 14 Police Officers died in the 1918 Influenza Epidemic

As with all influenza pandemics it is the weak, the elderly, the very young and the immune compromised that succumb. Because of the toll that was taken across the country New Zealand Police were required to attend to the dead and enter households where the illness was rife, in place of medical professionals, public health officials and funeral directors. They had a much greater chance of catching the disease.

At a time when the entire Police Force numbered less than 1000 this was a huge percentage and represented a great loss to New Zealand Police.

The Commissioner's annual report of 1919 indicated that at its height as many as 65 members of the Auckland District Police were off sick. The Commissioner paid tribute to the heroic and unselfish work carried out by police throughout the country - aiding the sick, burying the dead and giving assistance to local bodies, relief organisations and medical staff. Most of the police who died are believed to have contracted the disease in the execution of their duty and grants of compassionate allowances were made to their widows and children.

On the 16 December 1918 the Police Commissioner John O’Donovan wrote in the Police Gazette:
“The Honourable the Minister of Justice desires to place on record here his deep regret for the death of these valuable officers, and his sense of the loss the Department has sustained thereby. He also desires to express his admiration of the manner in which all ranks acquitted themselves during the influenza epidemic and thus obtained the approbation of the people in general. I desire to be associated with the Hon. the Minister in this expression of his sentiments.”

John William Robinson (Constable No 1273) contracted influenza while performing his duty, aged 40.

Marking 100 years since 14 Police Officers died in the 1918 Influenza Epidemic

As with all influenza pandemics it is the weak, the elderly, the very young and the immune compromised that succumb. Because of the toll that was taken across the country New Zealand Police were required to attend to the dead and enter households where the illness was rife, in place of medical professionals, public health officials and funeral directors. They had a much greater chance of catching the disease.

At a time when the entire Police Force numbered less than 1000 this was a huge percentage and represented a great loss to New Zealand Police.

The Commissioner's annual report of 1919 indicated that at its height as many as 65 members of the Auckland District Police were off sick. The Commissioner paid tribute to the heroic and unselfish work carried out by police throughout the country - aiding the sick, burying the dead and giving assistance to local bodies, relief organisations and medical staff. Most of the police who died are believed to have contracted the disease in the execution of their duty and grants of compassionate allowances were made to their widows and children.

On the 16 December 1918 the Police Commissioner John O’Donovan wrote in the Police Gazette:
“The Honourable the Minister of Justice desires to place on record here his deep regret for the death of these valuable officers, and his sense of the loss the Department has sustained thereby. He also desires to express his admiration of the manner in which all ranks acquitted themselves during the influenza epidemic and thus obtained the approbation of the people in general. I desire to be associated with the Hon. the Minister in this expression of his sentiments.”

John Burrows (Sergeant No 472A) contracted influenza while performing his duty, aged 42.

Marking 100 years since 14 Police Officers died in the 1918 Influenza Epidemic

As with all influenza pandemics it is the weak, the elderly, the very young and the immune compromised that succumb. Because of the toll that was taken across the country New Zealand Police were required to attend to the dead and enter households where the illness was rife, in place of medical professionals, public health officials and funeral directors. They had a much greater chance of catching the disease.

At a time when the entire Police Force numbered less than 1000 this was a huge percentage and represented a great loss to New Zealand Police.

The Commissioner's annual report of 1919 indicated that at its height as many as 65 members of the Auckland District Police were off sick. The Commissioner paid tribute to the heroic and unselfish work carried out by police throughout the country - aiding the sick, burying the dead and giving assistance to local bodies, relief organisations and medical staff. Most of the police who died are believed to have contracted the disease in the execution of their duty and grants of compassionate allowances were made to their widows and children.

On the 16 December 1918 the Police Commissioner John O’Donovan wrote in the Police Gazette:
“The Honourable the Minister of Justice desires to place on record here his deep regret for the death of these valuable officers, and his sense of the loss the Department has sustained thereby. He also desires to express his admiration of the manner in which all ranks acquitted themselves during the influenza epidemic and thus obtained the approbation of the people in general. I desire to be associated with the Hon. the Minister in this expression of his sentiments.”

George Arthur Gordine (Constable No 1775) contracted influenza while performing his duty, aged 34.

Marking 100 years since 14 Police Officers died in the 1918 Influenza Epidemic

As with all influenza pandemics it is the weak, the elderly, the very young and the immune compromised that succumb. Because of the toll that was taken across the country New Zealand Police were required to attend to the dead and enter households where the illness was rife, in place of medical professionals, public health officials and funeral directors. They had a much greater chance of catching the disease.

At a time when the entire Police Force numbered less than 1000 this was a huge percentage and represented a great loss to New Zealand Police.

The Commissioner's annual report of 1919 indicated that at its height as many as 65 members of the Auckland District Police were off sick. The Commissioner paid tribute to the heroic and unselfish work carried out by police throughout the country - aiding the sick, burying the dead and giving assistance to local bodies, relief organisations and medical staff. Most of the police who died are believed to have contracted the disease in the execution of their duty and grants of compassionate allowances were made to their widows and children.

On the 16 December 1918 the Police Commissioner John O’Donovan wrote in the Police Gazette:
“The Honourable the Minister of Justice desires to place on record here his deep regret for the death of these valuable officers, and his sense of the loss the Department has sustained thereby. He also desires to express his admiration of the manner in which all ranks acquitted themselves during the influenza epidemic and thus obtained the approbation of the people in general. I desire to be associated with the Hon. the Minister in this expression of his sentiments.”

Ronald Frederick Thomas (Constable No 1820) contracted influenza while performing his duty, aged 27.

Marking 100 years since 14 Police Officers died in the 1918 Influenza Epidemic

As with all influenza pandemics it is the weak, the elderly, the very young and the immune compromised that succumb. Because of the toll that was taken across the country New Zealand Police were required to attend to the dead and enter households where the illness was rife, in place of medical professionals, public health officials and funeral directors. They had a much greater chance of catching the disease.

At a time when the entire Police Force numbered less than 1000 this was a huge percentage and represented a great loss to New Zealand Police.

The Commissioner's annual report of 1919 indicated that at its height as many as 65 members of the Auckland District Police were off sick. The Commissioner paid tribute to the heroic and unselfish work carried out by police throughout the country - aiding the sick, burying the dead and giving assistance to local bodies, relief organisations and medical staff. Most of the police who died are believed to have contracted the disease in the execution of their duty and grants of compassionate allowances were made to their widows and children.

On the 16 December 1918 the Police Commissioner John O’Donovan wrote in the Police Gazette:
“The Honourable the Minister of Justice desires to place on record here his deep regret for the death of these valuable officers, and his sense of the loss the Department has sustained thereby. He also desires to express his admiration of the manner in which all ranks acquitted themselves during the influenza epidemic and thus obtained the approbation of the people in general. I desire to be associated with the Hon. the Minister in this expression of his sentiments.”

Wilfred Gilmore McRoberts (Constable No 1661) contracted influenza while performing his duty, aged 38.

Marking 100 years since 14 Police Officers died in the 1918 Influenza Epidemic

As with all influenza pandemics it is the weak, the elderly, the very young and the immune compromised that succumb. Because of the toll that was taken across the country New Zealand Police were required to attend to the dead and enter households where the illness was rife, in place of medical professionals, public health officials and funeral directors. They had a much greater chance of catching the disease.

At a time when the entire Police Force numbered less than 1000 this was a huge percentage and represented a great loss to New Zealand Police.

The Commissioner's annual report of 1919 indicated that at its height as many as 65 members of the Auckland District Police were off sick. The Commissioner paid tribute to the heroic and unselfish work carried out by police throughout the country - aiding the sick, burying the dead and giving assistance to local bodies, relief organisations and medical staff. Most of the police who died are believed to have contracted the disease in the execution of their duty and grants of compassionate allowances were made to their widows and children.

On the 16 December 1918 the Police Commissioner John O’Donovan wrote in the Police Gazette:
“The Honourable the Minister of Justice desires to place on record here his deep regret for the death of these valuable officers, and his sense of the loss the Department has sustained thereby. He also desires to express his admiration of the manner in which all ranks acquitted themselves during the influenza epidemic and thus obtained the approbation of the people in general. I desire to be associated with the Hon. the Minister in this expression of his sentiments.”

John Nash (Constable No 1063) contracted influenza while performing his duty, aged 39.

Marking 100 years since 14 Police Officers died in the 1918 Influenza Epidemic

As with all influenza pandemics it is the weak, the elderly, the very young and the immune compromised that succumb. Because of the toll that was taken across the country New Zealand Police were required to attend to the dead and enter households where the illness was rife, in place of medical professionals, public health officials and funeral directors. They had a much greater chance of catching the disease.

At a time when the entire Police Force numbered less than 1000 this was a huge percentage and represented a great loss to New Zealand Police.

The Commissioner's annual report of 1919 indicated that at its height as many as 65 members of the Auckland District Police were off sick. The Commissioner paid tribute to the heroic and unselfish work carried out by police throughout the country - aiding the sick, burying the dead and giving assistance to local bodies, relief organisations and medical staff. Most of the police who died are believed to have contracted the disease in the execution of their duty and grants of compassionate allowances were made to their widows and children.

On the 16 December 1918 the Police Commissioner John O’Donovan wrote in the Police Gazette:
“The Honourable the Minister of Justice desires to place on record here his deep regret for the death of these valuable officers, and his sense of the loss the Department has sustained thereby. He also desires to express his admiration of the manner in which all ranks acquitted themselves during the influenza epidemic and thus obtained the approbation of the people in general. I desire to be associated with the Hon. the Minister in this expression of his sentiments.”

John Garvey (Constable No 1889) contracted influenza while performing his duty, aged 26.

Marking 100 years since 14 Police Officers died in the 1918 Influenza Epidemic

As with all influenza pandemics it is the weak, the elderly, the very young and the immune compromised that succumb. Because of the toll that was taken across the country New Zealand Police were required to attend to the dead and enter households where the illness was rife, in place of medical professionals, public health officials and funeral directors. They had a much greater chance of catching the disease.

At a time when the entire Police Force numbered less than 1000 this was a huge percentage and represented a great loss to New Zealand Police.

The Commissioner's annual report of 1919 indicated that at its height as many as 65 members of the Auckland District Police were off sick. The Commissioner paid tribute to the heroic and unselfish work carried out by police throughout the country - aiding the sick, burying the dead and giving assistance to local bodies, relief organisations and medical staff. Most of the police who died are believed to have contracted the disease in the execution of their duty and grants of compassionate allowances were made to their widows and children.

On the 16 December 1918 the Police Commissioner John O’Donovan wrote in the Police Gazette:
“The Honourable the Minister of Justice desires to place on record here his deep regret for the death of these valuable officers, and his sense of the loss the Department has sustained thereby. He also desires to express his admiration of the manner in which all ranks acquitted themselves during the influenza epidemic and thus obtained the approbation of the people in general. I desire to be associated with the Hon. the Minister in this expression of his sentiments.”

Dan Hasselberg (Constable No 1996) contracted influenza while performing his duty, aged 27.

Marking 100 years since 14 Police Officers died in the 1918 Influenza Epidemic

As with all influenza pandemics it is the weak, the elderly, the very young and the immune compromised that succumb. Because of the toll that was taken across the country New Zealand Police were required to attend to the dead and enter households where the illness was rife, in place of medical professionals, public health officials and funeral directors. They had a much greater chance of catching the disease.

At a time when the entire Police Force numbered less than 1000 this was a huge percentage and represented a great loss to New Zealand Police.

The Commissioner's annual report of 1919 indicated that at its height as many as 65 members of the Auckland District Police were off sick. The Commissioner paid tribute to the heroic and unselfish work carried out by police throughout the country - aiding the sick, burying the dead and giving assistance to local bodies, relief organisations and medical staff. Most of the police who died are believed to have contracted the disease in the execution of their duty and grants of compassionate allowances were made to their widows and children.

On the 16 December 1918 the Police Commissioner John O’Donovan wrote in the Police Gazette:
“The Honourable the Minister of Justice desires to place on record here his deep regret for the death of these valuable officers, and his sense of the loss the Department has sustained thereby. He also desires to express his admiration of the manner in which all ranks acquitted themselves during the influenza epidemic and thus obtained the approbation of the people in general. I desire to be associated with the Hon. the Minister in this expression of his sentiments.”

John Joseph O’Gorman (Constable No 2002) contracted influenza while performing his duty, aged 32.

Marking 100 years since 14 Police Officers died in the 1918 Influenza Epidemic

As with all influenza pandemics it is the weak, the elderly, the very young and the immune compromised that succumb. Because of the toll that was taken across the country New Zealand Police were required to attend to the dead and enter households where the illness was rife, in place of medical professionals, public health officials and funeral directors. They had a much greater chance of catching the disease.

At a time when the entire Police Force numbered less than 1000 this was a huge percentage and represented a great loss to New Zealand Police.

The Commissioner's annual report of 1919 indicated that at its height as many as 65 members of the Auckland District Police were off sick. The Commissioner paid tribute to the heroic and unselfish work carried out by police throughout the country - aiding the sick, burying the dead and giving assistance to local bodies, relief organisations and medical staff. Most of the police who died are believed to have contracted the disease in the execution of their duty and grants of compassionate allowances were made to their widows and children.

On the 16 December 1918 the Police Commissioner John O’Donovan wrote in the Police Gazette:
“The Honourable the Minister of Justice desires to place on record here his deep regret for the death of these valuable officers, and his sense of the loss the Department has sustained thereby. He also desires to express his admiration of the manner in which all ranks acquitted themselves during the influenza epidemic and thus obtained the approbation of the people in general. I desire to be associated with the Hon. the Minister in this expression of his sentiments.”

Hubert Edgar Hicks (Constable No 1933) contracted influenza while performing his duty, aged 29.

Marking 100 years since 14 Police Officers died in the 1918 Influenza Epidemic

As with all influenza pandemics it is the weak, the elderly, the very young and the immune compromised that succumb. Because of the toll that was taken across the country New Zealand Police were required to attend to the dead and enter households where the illness was rife, in place of medical professionals, public health officials and funeral directors. They had a much greater chance of catching the disease.

At a time when the entire Police Force numbered less than 1000 this was a huge percentage and represented a great loss to New Zealand Police.

The Commissioner's annual report of 1919 indicated that at its height as many as 65 members of the Auckland District Police were off sick. The Commissioner paid tribute to the heroic and unselfish work carried out by police throughout the country - aiding the sick, burying the dead and giving assistance to local bodies, relief organisations and medical staff. Most of the police who died are believed to have contracted the disease in the execution of their duty and grants of compassionate allowances were made to their widows and children.

On the 16 December 1918 the Police Commissioner John O’Donovan wrote in the Police Gazette:
“The Honourable the Minister of Justice desires to place on record here his deep regret for the death of these valuable officers, and his sense of the loss the Department has sustained thereby. He also desires to express his admiration of the manner in which all ranks acquitted themselves during the influenza epidemic and thus obtained the approbation of the people in general. I desire to be associated with the Hon. the Minister in this expression of his sentiments.”

James Smyth (Constable No 2061) contracted influenza while performing his duty, aged 30.

Marking 100 years since 14 Police Officers died in the 1918 Influenza Epidemic

As with all influenza pandemics it is the weak, the elderly, the very young and the immune compromised that succumb. Because of the toll that was taken across the country New Zealand Police were required to attend to the dead and enter households where the illness was rife, in place of medical professionals, public health officials and funeral directors. They had a much greater chance of catching the disease.

At a time when the entire Police Force numbered less than 1000 this was a huge percentage and represented a great loss to New Zealand Police.

The Commissioner's annual report of 1919 indicated that at its height as many as 65 members of the Auckland District Police were off sick. The Commissioner paid tribute to the heroic and unselfish work carried out by police throughout the country - aiding the sick, burying the dead and giving assistance to local bodies, relief organisations and medical staff. Most of the police who died are believed to have contracted the disease in the execution of their duty and grants of compassionate allowances were made to their widows and children.

On the 16 December 1918 the Police Commissioner John O’Donovan wrote in the Police Gazette:
“The Honourable the Minister of Justice desires to place on record here his deep regret for the death of these valuable officers, and his sense of the loss the Department has sustained thereby. He also desires to express his admiration of the manner in which all ranks acquitted themselves during the influenza epidemic and thus obtained the approbation of the people in general. I desire to be associated with the Hon. the Minister in this expression of his sentiments.”

Died while attending a fire at an Upper Hutt store that exploded because of illegally stored gelignite.

Drowned in the Karangarua River while on police business.

Died from an illness contracted on duty.

Died from an illness contracted on duty.

Drowned while rescuing citizens from floods in Napier.

Drowned while rescuing citizens from floods in Napier.

Died when he fell from a train in the Lyttlelton Tunnel while returning to Wellington after escorting a prisoner to Timaru.

Died from an illness contracted on duty.

Drowned in the Hokianga Harbour while on police business.

Died from an illness contracted on duty.

Died from an illness contracted on duty.

Drowned while doing night rounds in Port Chalmers.