This 2003 photograph shows a black urn atop a high white pedestal with lion heads in relief. The words "In deep and lasting sorrow this memorial is dedicated in memory of those of our civilians who were killed between February 15, 1942 and August 18, 1945 when the Japanese Armed Forces occupied Singapore" are inscribed on the pedestal. There are translations in Malay and Tamil on the right and left respectively. Title devised by Library staff.

Credit Line

All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2004.

Subjects

• Sculpture--Singapore--Photographs
• War memorials--Singapore--Photographs
• World War, 1939-1945--Monuments--Photographs
• Urns--Singapore--Photographs