Cecil Abbott
Commissioner of the New South Wales Police
About Cecil Abbott
Lived 1924 – 2014 (aged 89). Cecil Abbott was an Australian police commissioner.
Cecil Roy "Cec" Abbott, (7 August 1924 – 12 March 2014) was the Commissioner of the New South Wales Police in Australia from 30 December 1981 to 7 August 1984.
Private life Cecil Roy Abbot was born in Hurstville on 7 August 1924 and grew up in Hurstville. Abbott died in St George Hospital in Kogarah on 12 March 2014.
Police career Abbott became a police cadet in 1941 and graduated to the New South Wales Police Force in 1945. By 1974 he was an inspector at Hurstville.
Honours On 31 December 1976, he was awarded the Queen's Police Medal (QPM) "In recognition for services to the New South Wales Police". On 11 June 1982 he was awarded the National Medal. On 26 January 1985 he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for "Public service particularly with the New South Wales Police Force".
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Who was Cecil Abbott?
Commissioner of the New South Wales Police
When was Cecil Abbott born?
Cecil Abbott was born on 7 August 1924 in Hurstville.
When did Cecil Abbott die?
Cecil Abbott died on 12 March 2014 in Hurstville.
What was Cecil Abbott's occupation?
Cecil Abbott was a police commissioner.
What nationality was Cecil Abbott?
Cecil Abbott was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cecil Abbott. https://biography.guide/cecil-abbott/
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