Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia — Southeast Asia (Malay Peninsula)
Ipoh War Memorial Monument
Thailand – Burma Death Railway Memorial
Photographed by Dr. Silva Kumar, December 5, 2023
1. Thailand – Burma Death Railway Plaque
(Northwest face)
In memory of thousands of Allied prisoners of war (POW) & Asian labourers (principally from Malaya, Burma and Thailand) who gave their lives or suffered inhuman treatment.
Information panel, Thailand – Burma Death Railway. The Thailand - Burma Railway, also known as the Death Railway, was a 415km (258 miles) railway. between Nong Pladuk, Thailand, and Thanbyuzayat, Burma (now Myanmar) built by the Japanese during the Second World War to support its forces in Burma. About 250,000 people were utilised in its construction including 170,000 Asian labourers (principally from Malaya, Burma, and Thailand) and 61,700 Allied POW. About 80,000 Asian labourers and 12,600 Allied POW died during its construction.
(Northeast face)
Memorial to the dead of the two world wars. Sacred to the memory of the men from the state of Perak who fell in the Great War, 1914-1918. And to those who died in the 1939-1945 War.
(Southeast face)
In memory of the gallant members of the Armed Forces, police and civilians who sacrificed their lives defending the Nation during
The Malayan Emergency, 1948‑1965
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(Southwest face)
All men must die — to die for their Country.
Sacred to the memory of the men from the State of Perak who fell in the Great War, 1914‑1918.
Allen H. D. • Andrews, W. E. • Anthony, F. • Bastow, W. H. • Blinch, W. J. H. • Borton, C. E. • Callard, M E. • Campbell, C. A. • Champlin, W. • Chill, I. M. • Chokmeley, H R. • Golentt, B. M. B. • Cornwell, L. G. J. • Crake, C. C. • Cunningham, C. A G. • Daniels, E. A. • Davidson, R. N. W. • Davies, F. N. • Eggles, C. G. • Featherstonhaugh, M. • Frost, E. F. M. • Gamble, R. G.
Gerrard, P. N. • Gilfillan, H. Gillman, E. • Gorton, A. L. • Greener, A. S. • Gripper, W. T. V. • Hawkins, H. E. • Hazzard, D. • Head, A. G. Hendriks, C. M. • Hemworth, A. M. • Hopkins, L. • Hughes, G. • Hughes, J. G. • Hutchins, W. K. • Ireland, J. B. • Kingston, R. G. H. • Lane, H. G. N. • Lawford, E. E. • Leclerg, G. E. E. • Leigh, H. W. • Leslie, W.
MacGregor, C. A. • Mackay, N. M. • Maclean, N. M. • Macmillan, S. A. • Marsland, E. • Mauprat, C. • Morgan, H. L. • Morris, P. N. • Orr, W. L. • Osborne, C. W. • Parsons, M. M. • Parsons, D. S. • Parsons, M. M. • Perfect, G. S. • Poore, R. • Prince, A. L. • Rawlins, G. V. C. • Rawson, H. W. N. • Reid, R. • Reid, W. McN. • Richmond, N. S. • Rigsby, E. W. • Robertson, W. R. • Robinson, A. L.
Robinson, C. S. • Roots, L. V. • Rorison, W. C. O. • Schatton, C. H. • Segrave, W. H. • Shaw, R. • Sheffield, S. • Simpson, W. C. L. • Swerhenson, A. F. W. • Stringer, G. F. • Tate, F. T. H. • Tatham, B. D. • Trunder, M. R. F. • Twynaw, O. • Vanre‑‑‑ • Vaughan‑‑‑‑ • Venis, A. R. • Vesey, G. W. • Wagner, E. G. G. • Wellesley, F. B. ‑. • Williams, L. M. • Woodford, H. V.
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Photographed by Dr. Silva Kumar, December 5, 2023
2. Memorial to the dead of the two World Wars
Topics and series. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II • Wars, Non-US. In addition, it is included in the The Thailand-Burma Railway series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.
Location. 4° 35.854′ N, 101° 4.453′ E. Monument is in Ipoh, Perak. It is at the intersection of Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab and Jalan Dato Maharajalela, on the right when traveling south on Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab. It is in the large landscaped plaza that fronts the main railway station, on the right as you face the station. Touch for map. Monument is at or near this postal address: 2700 Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab, Ipoh, Perak 30000, Malaysia. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Asia, specifically in Southeast Asia, in the Malay Archipelago, on the Bay of Bengal, on the Pacific Rim, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Portuguese colonies and also a British colony.
Photographed by Dr. Silva Kumar, December 5, 2023
3. In Memory of Gallant Members
Photographed by Dr. Silva Kumar, December 5, 2023
4. Roster of World War I Dead
Photographed by Dr. Silva Kumar, December 5, 2023
5. Ipoh War Memorial Monument
The railway station is in the distance on the right. This is the northeast face. The Thailand-Burma Railway plaque is visible on the monument’s left face.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2023, by Jj Karwacki of Tha Maka, Kanchanaburi. This page has been viewed 794 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 18, 2023, by Jj Karwacki of Tha Maka, Kanchanaburi. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
