Singapore: Kranji War Memorial Photo Gallery by Peter Chou at pbase.com

Singapore: Kranji War Memorial

The Kranji War Memorial off Woodlands Road of Singapore actually consists of the State Cemetery, War Graves, Military Graves and the Memorial Wall. 4500 allied servicemen are buried in the War Graves and over 25000 names of allied servicemen who died in the South-East Asia theatre of WWII are commemorated on the walls of the great winged memorial. At the Western corner of the War Memorial are graves of commonwealth soldiers who died during the Confrontation and Malayan Communist Insurgency. Two early presidents of Singapore are buried in the State Cemetery at Northern end of the Memorial. The Memorial is immaculately maintained by the Commomwealth War Graves Commission. It is a fitting tribute for those who 'died for all free men' in the greatest conflict of modern history.

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Grave of Yusof Ishak	Visitors of State Cemetery	Grave of Benjamin Sheares	Front Gate of War Memorial
Kranji War Cemetery	Their Name Liveth For Evermore I	Their Name Liveth For Evermore II	Their Name Liveth For Evermore III
Profile of Gate House	Visitors Registry	View of Memorial Within Gate House	Photographer in the Sun
War Cemetery	War Cemetery II	War Cemetery from West Wing I	War Cemetery from West Wing II
War Graves from West Wing	War Cemetery from East Wing I	War Cemetary from East Wing II	War Graves from East Wing I
War Graves from East Wing II	War Grave I	War Grave II	War Grave III

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Hidzir Tawin		03-Jul-2009 01:25
If there is anybody out there who would like a photograph of a loved ones grave please email me with the name, unit of service, plot etc etc and I will do my utmost best to get a picture for you. Leave down ur name, email address. Thanks. Email me at. the _beautifool_ones@hotmail.com or at tawin215@hotmail.com. My home is just 15 mins away from the state cementery. god bless, Hidzir Tawin, SINGAPORE.

Ashley Hockenberry		09-May-2009 00:04
Excellent !

AnnaBEL™		16-Nov-2008 22:31
Hello everyone, I once again extend my invitation for anyone and everyone to send all their requests for pictures of their relative's grave/memorial to my email address: arianla@hotmail.com I've just completed two requests and I still see that people simply put their requests here without leaving any form of contact. So go ahead everyone, flood me with your requests! P.S. Please include name, and grave reference[eg. 2a,8c] or column number[eg. 1,99] in the email as well as any other details. For column pictures, the name would be sufficient. I apologise if I'm too short to take pictures of those names that are really high up the column. Graves on the other hand are absolutely no problem. God Bless AnnaBEL™ "They Died For All Free Men"

Dylan Lewis		13-Nov-2008 07:20
Would be very grateful if anyone could take a photograph of column 449 marked Colin Graham Lewis which I believe is located in the winged main listings. His brother, Gordon Sydney Lewis, my father, died recently. May they now rest in peace, finally reunited.

Lin		09-Nov-2008 17:38
hello if anyone could supply a picture of my great uncles grave or memorial for my granny I would be very grateful,she's 98.Here are his details,Horace Needham private 4863404,d.o.d 14/12/1941 age 27 Leicestershire regiment,u.k. Grave ref: column 66.The people that do this are doing such a kind service,blessings to you all

AnnaBEL™		31-Oct-2008 08:30
To all those who would like a picture of their relative's grave in the Kranji War Memorial [Eg. Miss Sandra Distad ] I will be visiting the memorial n the next two weeks. Send any requests for pictures to my email address arianla@hotmail.com with the name of your loved one as well as the column and I will do my best. Cheers

Sandra Distad		31-Oct-2008 05:58
My great-uncle Charles Coombes was on the Rayuko Maru when it was sunk off East Hainan Island on 12 September 1944. I have learned that his name is on Column 99 of the Singapore Memorial. It would mean so much to me and my family to have a photo of his name. If anyone is able to do this I would be eternally grateful.

Eric Ang		02-Oct-2008 04:10
I am a singaporean, my salutes to all those who fought fo us, many thanks and blessing to their descendants too.

Guest		11-Aug-2008 20:23
Thanks Cory, Really appreciated photoss of my uncles name on memorial wall.bkroystone

Guest		08-Aug-2008 16:16
To: Tracy,M. Hines, I have the photos I can send to tou. Kindly email me at mariawagan@ymail.com

Guest		08-Aug-2008 16:08
To: Tracy,M. Hines, I have the photos I can send to tou. Kindly email me at mariawagan@ymail.com

Cory		07-Aug-2008 03:59
Hi, We have recently had a branch activity in Kranji Memorial, and have taken pictures of some of your relatives. Kindly send me your email so that I can forward you the photos. The following names were: Charles Thomas Johnson,Roland Thorpe,Andrew John Janieson,Percy NeavesAlfred George Newman. You can email me at corywagan@yahoo.com. Thanks!

judy		05-Aug-2008 13:03
hi....i was linked to this page from google.. I stay in Singapore..the kranji war cemetery is really a nice and peaceful place..if there's anyone who need my help to take photos.,can email me the details...i'm willing to help. shmily_hh@hotmail.com .

Kerry		11-Jun-2008 00:06
I was wondering if anyone is going to the Cemetery if they could photogragh my great uncles headstone. It would be much appreciated. Kelly William Alfred NX40731, DOD 27/01/1942 Grave/Memorial Ref. Sp. Mem. 6. B. 5. My email address is Ketro@bigpond.com

Guest		25-May-2008 16:27
hi to all i will be going to the cemetery to look for my grandads grave phillp smith who died on the 22/08/1942 i will be visiting in september 2008 if any one would like me to look and photo any graves..please contact paul/dawn on pjwanddc@hotmail.co.uk....

yuki		17-May-2008 15:56
but it also nice,nice &good album

yuki		17-May-2008 15:50
no colour it will make my project fail,so next time put colour ok? pls?

shaun		15-May-2008 12:38
hi tracy, i've got a photo of your great great uncle's column, would like to mail you the photos, but i don't have an address to do so. maybe you can contact me at shaun0416@hotmail.com thanks.

Tracy		19-Apr-2008 21:59
Would anyone visiting the memorial please look for the name of my great, great uncle. His name is Alfred George Newman (private) of the Royal Norfolk Regiment, 5773664, he died 21/9/1944 and his name is on the memorial wall, I think it's column 52. My family would love to have a photo of his name. Thanks. Tracy

M		18-Apr-2008 22:53
FAO - thank you to Rob Szepvolgyi for taking the photographs for me my friend really appreciated seeing the photo's you took, Thank you again

Guest		16-Apr-2008 16:51
Roland Thorpe private 4978132 sherwood foresters 29th june 1943 age 24.column72. would be grateful if anyone could supply picture. email bkroystone@live.co.uk.

Caroline		16-Apr-2008 12:18
I live in the Shetland Islands off the north coast of Scotland. It would mean a great deal to me and the memory of my late grandmother if some kind person could photograph the grave or name of her brother who died in world war 2. His name was Andrew John Jamieson, 2876448 2nd Battalion of the Gordon Highlanders. He died at 27yrs old. This loss troubled my grandmother to the end of her life because his grave is so far away. Please help. Thank you regards Caroline Sales carolinesales92@btinternet.com tel: 01595 696436

Guest		15-Apr-2008 06:52
Message for Richard Harris. I have taken some pictures of your brother's grave, but I do not have an address for you so that I can send them on. Please email me at littlesossidge2000@yahoo.co.uk Thanks, Diana.

R Szepvolgyi		14-Apr-2008 11:53
We live in Singapore and just visited the memorial. It is a very peaceful and well kept memorial. Hats off to the caretakers. We made a point to take pictures for 3 of the posted requests. Shepherd, Martin and Johnson. Please drop me an email and I can send them to you. Of each I took 3 pics. 1 of the register book, a wide pic and a close up. It was an honor and pleasure to take these. Please email me and I will send them off. rszepvolgyi@hotmail.com

M Hines		04-Apr-2008 19:03
Wonder if anyone is going to Kranji is it possible to take photo of memorial plaque details below - thanks Gunner CHARLES THOMAS JOHNSON 1629470, 5 Searchlight Regt., Royal Artillery who died age 31 on 05 March 1943 Column 22. SINGAPORE MEMORIAL Son of Thomas John and Annie Johnson; husband of Edith Johnson, of Widnes, Lancashire.

Guest		31-Mar-2008 15:37
I have just returned from Singapore after visiting my son's grave. I took a lot of pictures, if anyone would be interested in seeing them. My email is---littlesossidge2000@yahoo.co.uk Diana Parke.

Neil Sims		22-Mar-2008 21:02
Have just returned from Singapore and paid a visit to Kranji War graves, one of the most moving and peaceful places in the world. It is kept in immaculate condition, a wonderful tribute to the men and women who sacrified there lives so far from home

Steve John		30-Jan-2008 11:48
Message for Suzanne, relative of John Mansel-Lewis. If you see this, please contact me via my website www.laugharnewarmemorial.co.uk as I have a photo of John's grave that a friend of mine took last year while on holiday in Singapore. Cheers, Steve.

Nur Ezzatti		19-Jan-2008 06:20
My name is Ezzatti. I just went to the Kranji memorial last week with my class. It is fun.. I got lots of pictures n nw ready to do my project abt it.

Diana Parke		15-Jan-2008 11:50
I am visiting Kranji in March to visit my son's grave. Would anyone like a particular photo taken? My email is littlesossidge2000@yahoo.co.uk

Kerry Marriott		06-Jan-2008 20:24
I forgot to put my e-mail address it is kerry-marriott@sky.com thanks

Kerry Marriott		06-Jan-2008 20:22
hello, I thought I would add that my Great uncle Percy Neaves was in the Royal Medical Corps as a Private, he was 26 years old from Cambridge, many thanks Kerry

Kerry Marriott		06-Jan-2008 20:15
Hi, my name is Kerry Marriott, I have recently found out that my great uncle Percy Neaves died 5th March 1943 and is commemorated on the singapore war memorial, Kranji war cemetary. is there any way of obtaining a picture of this and is there any way of finding out if he is buried at the Kranji war cemetary? I have nobody who knows anything about this gentleman and would be grateful for any information or advice, many thanks Kerry

Royce Callister		31-Dec-2007 13:52
cwgc.org/search. Go to this website and enter the name you wish to find. It should help

brenda brown		17-Dec-2007 14:08
hi does anyone know how i can get a grave number from the cemetrey

Guest		10-Dec-2007 11:03
I have just been up to the Memorial site and took some more pictures if anybody is interested.

Jimmy Koo		08-Dec-2007 07:24
very nice taken pictures! being out the feeling of the past. Good album!

Ashley Hockenberry		19-Nov-2007 22:20
Superb !!

Lauren		09-Nov-2007 16:09
RICHARD CAMPBELL COLHOUN Gunner 819047 12/09/1944 31 Royal Artillery United Kingdom Column 15 on the singapore war memorial would be really grateful if you could get a pic of his name. lauren_06_07@hotmail.co.uk

Suzanne		28-Oct-2007 06:01
Oops! forgot to add death date he was killed ??April 1941

Suzanne		28-Oct-2007 05:58
Would it be possible for some one to check to see if my relative is on the register at this Singapore Cemetery? John Mansell Lewis born 11 Oct 1920 Wales Eng killed in action Singapore RAF age 20

linda robertson		25-Oct-2007 09:06
linda, sorry ,forgot to put my e mail address. It is lindarobertson6@hotmail.co.uk.

linda robertson		24-Oct-2007 21:55
LINDA, hi to all . My name is Linda and I have an uncle who was killed in 1942 and my elderly mum would love to have a photo of his grave and it would mean so much to her. His war grave is at Kranji war memorial and his name is JAMES MARTIN Date of death 26/10/42 memorial reference 13.d.9. I would really appreciate if you could send me the photo, I will pay any costs. thanking you.

Royce Callister		17-Oct-2007 16:19
My Partners Father was killed in Singapore on the 14th February 1942, the day she was born. His name was Trooper Robert Shepherd, Reconaisance Corps. His name is on coolumn 98. She would love ot see a photo of his name.

adam		05-Sep-2007 13:46
hi there , im taking my father who,s brother is buried at krangi to the cemetery, to see his grave, we have been before and i would like to say that it was immaculately kept and made me very proud , if there is anybody out there who would like a photograph of a loved ones grave please e,mail me with there name , plot etc etc and i will do my best to get a picture for you thanks adam@qprfc.wanadoo.co.uk or bossie123@hotmail.co.uk

eric		05-Sep-2007 07:04
hello to all my name is eric ford and i had a great uncle who was killed in ww2 his name was lance erroll boardman of weethalle new south wales australia if any one is reading this and you happen to be visiting the singapore memorial . could you please take a picture of the the grave sight for me and ill pay for the picture . lance erroll boardman (sapper royal australian engineers grave ref column 117 singapore memorial . thanking you eric ford email my85xj@yahoo.com.au

eric		05-Sep-2007 06:56
hello to all my name is eric ford and i had a great uncle who was killed in ww2 his name was lance erroll boardman of weethalle new south wales australia if any one is reading this and you happen to be visiting the singapore memorial . could you please take a picture of the the grave sight for me and ill pay for the picture you can contact me at the email below or on this number 0408235737 thanking you eric ford

Robin Poole		30-Aug-2007 20:00
If anyone can take photographs of some memorial plaques, I'd greatly appreciate your help. They are:- LOVEWELL, FRANCIS DOUGLAS Rank: Company Serjeant Major Service Number: 6805 Died: 03/07/1945 Regiment: Federated Malay States Volunteer Force Panel Number: Column 390. Ernest Edward Sergeant 1390840 205 Sqdn., Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Died 11th June 1943. Panel Number: Column 425. Robin. rppoole@gil.com.au

paul		11-Jul-2007 23:58
Hi ashley, If you go there, there is a register of everyone who is buried there. It is in a book out the front.

ashley		06-Jul-2007 20:39
could anyone help me? i am tracing my family tree back to find my real great grandfather. i know his last name was gatford, and on meeting and speaking with my father for the first time in many years, i have learned that he died in the korean war somewhere in singapore, and believe that his name is on the kranji memorial. does anyone know how i could obtain a list of the names on the memorial, so i can see if he really is there?

Mike from Northumberland		01-Jul-2007 10:24
Wonderful photographs - very atmospheric and you capture the solemnity superbly - Thank you.

Mrs. Chung		08-Jun-2007 05:58
Hi, I am no photographer but I have tried to the best of my ability to take the photos requested by Bart592. I have left several messages for Bart592. Can Bart592, please contact me at simlh59@gmail.com. Regards, Mrs Chung

glenn_yeo		05-Jun-2007 03:03
Good day I plan to go there for a shoot again, will not be soon, but will go back there. As I do not l use Pbase often, you might contact me at glenn_yeo@yahoo.com. Regards Glenn

bart592		29-Apr-2007 00:13
Hi To All Members This is my first posting so I hope someone might know of someone who might help. I am trying to get hold of a photo/picture of a war grave at Kranji War Memorial. It is of LE CLERCQ, CHARLES PHILLIPS Date of Death: 13/10/1944 Service No: T/151639 War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Column 102. Cemetery: SINGAPORE MEMORIAL this is my uncle. No member has ever visited his grave, but the problem is that his sister has cancer at the age of 84 and I would love for her to at least see a photo of her brothers grave once. Im sorry to be so morbid Many Regards Bart592

bladesparade		22-Feb-2007 13:04
I am currently finishing a school project which requires me to find out more on the the servicemen who passed away on my birthday. I have found an engine room artificer named B.jones. 4th cl. R.nd/mx. 508696 H.m.s Landswell, who passed away on the 14th of January 1946 at the age of 23. Would it be possible to give me any information about him(like if you're one of his relatives)? Please and thank you very much. Your effort will be much appreciated.

TJ Pallet		11-Feb-2007 13:40
I will be visiting the memorial on March19th and would love the grave or memorial plague of LieutenantTaverner(John)Richard Pallet. SAAF Shot down over Burma. I found a date of August 1943 Singapore on the web and would love to know where I will be able to find the column. Thank you so much for your help. This is a very special visit to me . Louise Pallet

Peter Chou		13-Nov-2006 01:17
Hi Kate, Thanks for visiting my gallery. I have tried to e-mail you but your e-mail address is not in use. I have done some research on HMS Dragonfly and I learned that it left Singapore after the surrender. As for your Great-Uncle, there is no gravestone but his name is on Column 76 of the Memorial Wall. I will try to look for it when I am going to Kranji area. Regards, Peter

Kate Fleetwood		12-Nov-2006 14:56
Hello I have been doing research on my great uncle who died on HMS Dragonfly on the 14 th February 1942, his name was Richard Olsson age 28. He was a lance corporal in the 1st Bn, Manchester regiment. My grandmother spend years trying to find out what had happened to him without any result, but recently after her own death we have been able to trace some details. It would be wonderful to have a picture of his grave stone. If you could help i would be extremely greatful. Thanks Katie

Steven John		27-Jul-2006 08:37
Hi Peter. As well as the photos of my Uncles name, could you also take the following if you don't mind-they were all from local villages to my own, in West Wales. Corporal Davies, Caradwig Morgan 3954983 Corps of Royal Military Police Kranji War Cemetery Sp. Mem. 23. B. 5. Gunner Furlong, Robert 1493232 Royal Artillery-9 Coast Regiment Kranji War Cemetery Grave Ref. 9. A. 13. Flying Officer Mansel-Lewis, John 42248 Royal Air Force-27 Squadron Kranji War Cemetery Grave Ref. 37. B. 12. Able Seaman Nicholas, Donald D/JX563795 Royal Navy-H.M.L.C.I. (L). 117. Kranji War Cemetery Grave Ref. 25. D. 16. Gunner Roberts, Herbert 1492522 Royal Artillery-7 Coast Regt. Kranji War Cemetery Grave Ref. 9. D. 17. Lance Corporal White, Reginald Victor 4756253 Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)-1/5th Battalion Kranji War Cemetery Sp. Mem. 18. A. 13. Many thanks, Steven John.

Peter Chou		24-Jul-2006 01:14
Dear Friends, I will be going to Kranji War Memorial this coming Saturday 29/7/06. Those who wants photos to be taken of war graves and memorial please indicate here on this gallery or e-mail me at voigtlander@gmail.com Regards, Peter Chou

Robert McNamara		20-Jul-2006 08:55
Hi Vanessa, Would it be possible for you to locate my Uncle's grave please in Kranji War Cemetery. His name is John Joseph McNamara AIR 2/18th Bn. Australian Infantry. Died 27th January, 1942. There is a Reference of Sp.Mem. 5 E 2 . My Father (his brother is now 90 and would appreciate a photo of his brother's grave. Many thanks, this is much appreciated. Best wishes Robert McNamara.

V		17-Jul-2006 15:04
TO ANYONE WHO WISHES TO FIND A GRAVE OR NAME: I stumbled across this site as a preview (fantastic photos!), I am planning a visit to the cemetery on the 17th July 2006 and again if there are any requests before I leave Singapore on the 27th July 2006. I am also looking for a friends fathers name and saw the other requests. I will be more than happy to look and email photos if sucessful - I know how important it is...

warren oakes		10-May-2006 00:20
My Grandfather is buried at the Kranji war cemetary and i would like to thank him and all the other brave men and women who are buried there for the sacrafice they made. My grandfathers name is Ronald Victor Winsbury. Love always Warren

Bill Clayton		04-May-2006 02:32
Hello, my name is Erika Hall. I have a gentleman by the name of Bill Clayton who has requested me to find out if he is able to get any photo's or information on his brothers grave. His brother's name was James William Clayton, he was buried in Kranji War Memorial, Singapore at the age of 21. Date of death 8th Feb. 1942. Service Number VX63907. 2/10 Ordnance Workshop Company. He would be very happy with any information. Greatly appreciated Erika Hall.

John Bailey		23-Apr-2006 04:47
My brother Ronald Arthur Bailey is buried in the cemetary. He was a private in the RASC and died in Changi Camp. He was 21 years old. I was a pilot with the R.A.F.

Tony Howell		21-Mar-2006 13:51
Thank you for posting these photos. Very well done.

Mitchell Hancock		19-Mar-2006 18:57
Hi Peter, my grandmother's brother, Stanley John Moore, is buried here. He was an Aircraftman 1st Class from the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. It is her 80th Birthday coming up and I have been trying to find a picture of Stanley's grave as a present. Do you have a picture or happen to know how I could obtain one? Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thnak you

Ian Miller		02-Mar-2006 15:35
Peter, Excellent work... Ian

Steven John		06-Jan-2006 19:38
Hi Peter-very nice photos, would you by any chance have photos of the memorial panels? I am after a photo of the name of my Uncle, Thomas Wilmott Saint John, on Column (?) 22-the Royal Artillery. All the best, Steve John.

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