David Ian OAKLEY

Late of ?

NSW Police Academy Class 204

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #   21572

Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 14 September 1984

Constable – appointed 14 September 1985

Detective Course # 21 ( 22 January 1990 – 02 March 1990 )

Detective Constable 1st Class – death

Stations: ?, Wagga Wagga, Chatswood – Death

Service: From ? ? pre September 1984? to 14 August 1990 = 5+ years Service

Awards: No find on It’s An Honour

Born: Monday  31 August 1964

Died on: Tuesday  14 August 1990

Age: 25

Cause: Metastatic Melanoma

Event location:  Wagga Wagga Base Hospital – Original assault

Event date: 18 December 1988 – Original assault

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Touch plate for David Ian OAKLEY at the National Wall of Police Remembrance, Canberra.

DAVID IS mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance

 

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May they forever Rest In Peace

 

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On 18 December, 1988 Constable Oakley was at the Wagga Base Hospital where he was involved in restraining a berserk offender.

During the struggle the constable was kicked in the face, causing injuries and swelling to his mouth, face and jaw.

When the swelling did not fully subside he was diagnosed as suffering from metastatic melanoma and was required to undergo surgery.

It was found that the condition had been aggravated by the injuries received on 18 December, 1988.

Although he later returned to full duties Constable Oakley died on 14 August, 1990.

The constable was born in 1964 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 15 September, 1984. At the time of his death he was stationed at Chatswood.

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Detective Course # 21. 22 January 1990 – 2 March 1990

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