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The Lim Bo Seng Memorial is an octagonal pagoda -like war memorial at Esplanade Park, Singapore. It was erected in 1954 in honour of the late Lim Bo Seng for his heroic acts and selfless sacrifice during the World War II.
The Lim Bo Seng Memorial in Singapore. Lim was captured by the Kempeitai under Major Ōnishi Satoru (大西覺) at a roadblock in Gopeng, Perak around March or April 1944, and taken to the Kempeitai headquarters for interrogation. He refused to provide the Japanese with any information about Force 136 despite being subjected to torture, and ...
Dec 28, 2010 · Nestled amidst one of the city’s oldest parks, the Lim Bo Seng Memorial honours a hero for his sacrifices during World War II.
The Lim Bo Seng Memorial is a Singapore national monument that was erected in 1954 as a tribute to Major General Lim Bo Seng; a World War II hero. He was commemorated for his many selfless acts to help Singapore before and during the Japanese occupation.
Lim Bo Seng (Major-General) (b. 27 April 1909, Nan’an, Fujian, China–d. 29 June 1944, Batu Gajah, Perak, Malaya) was a prominent Hokkien businessman who undertook active leadership in anti-Japanese activities during World War II. He is recognised as a local war hero in Singapore.1. Early life.
On the 10th anniversary of his death, a memorial built in his honour was unveiled at Esplanade Park. It is the only World War II memorial in Singapore dedicated to an individual. It was gazetted a national monument in 2010 alongside two other structures in the park.
This 3.6m-high pagoda was built in tribute to Major-General Lim Bo Seng, a Singaporean WWII hero.
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