Cenotaph, 1960s : group photograph



Photograph

01 Jan 1960

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This is a group photograph taken at the Cenotaph War Memorial. The memorial was unveiled on 31 March 1922. It was built in memory of Singaporeans who died during the World War. Donated by Chew Cher Neo and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_707. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.


Additional Details

Credit Line
This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Chew Cher Neo.

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