NHB unveiled six new markers today to identify additional sites of significance during World War II in Singapore. These six new markers will join the existing 14 that were installed in 1995 to commemorate the 50th anniversary at the end of the Pacific War.

The six new markers are as follows:

The Causeway
Location: Woodlands Waterfront

Following the landing of Japanese forces near the Thai-Malaysian border on 8 December 1941. Allied troops were driven down the Malaya Peninsula until they had to cross the Causeway into Singapore. This marker details the circumstances of this crossing and how Allied units fought to defend the island. This included the blowing up of the Causeway to prevent the invasion of Japanese troops.

Seletar Airfield
Location: Former Seletar Airbase Gateway

This marker at the former Seletar Airbase Gateway sheds light on the air defences of Singapore during World War II. Highlighting the differences in standards between the aircraft and trained personnel of the Allied unit and the Japanese, it also details how Singapore’s air defence was attacked and compromised during the war.

Fort Canning Command Centre
Location: Fort Canning Park

Located near the Battle Box, this marker details the significant events that the Battle Box saw during World War II. Previously known as the Fort Canning Command Centre, the Battle Box was where major decisions were made in the last days of the defence of Singapore. This included the historic decision to surrender to the Japanese of 15 February 1942.

Force 136
Location: MacRitchie Reservoir

This marker tells of the story of Force 136, a covert military unit that gathered intelligence and conducted sabotage missions in Malaya during the Japanese Occupation. Touching on the various roles that unit similar to Force 136 played in the war, the marker recognises the deeds and bravery shown by the commandos in these units.

Keppel Harbour
Location: Vivo City Seafront

Before Singapore fell on 15 February 1942, thousands of people were evacuated from the Keppel Harbour. Detailing the conditions of their escape, this marker further highlights the perilous conditions many of them faced and the great odds they had to overcome to get on board these vessels. This marker also commemorates the success of Operation Jaywick, an Allied commando raid held on 26-27 September 1943 in this harbour, which led to the loss of seven Japanese ships.

Rimau 10 Execution Site
Location: University Town
During the Japanese occupation, two Allied commando raids – Operation Jaywick and Operation Rimau – were carried out on Japanese ships in Singapore’s Keppel Harbour. While Operation Jaywick was a success, Operation Rimau failed and all 23 commandos involved never made it home. Recounting the details of these operations, this marker is situated in the vicinity of where ten of the captured commandos were captured and sentenced to death.

Click on the 14 following existing markers to learn more about them.
Sarimbun Beach Landing
Kranji Beach Battle
Jurong-Kranji Defence Line
Bukit Timah Battle Site
Pasir Panjang Battle Site
Labrador Battery Site
Bukit Batok Memorial Site
Indian National Army Monument Site
Sook Ching Centre Site
Kempeitai East District Branch
Japanese Propaganda Department
Changi Beach Massacre Site
Punggol Beach Massacre Site
Sentosa Beach Massacre Site

More information on the markers will be made available as soon as we receive it, so stay tuned!