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    1. Re: Sandakan
    2. Cresswell Family
    3. Hi Roger > From: > "Marine" <rm16460@btinternet.com> > Date: > To: > AUS-MILITARY-L@rootsweb.com > A recent visit to Perth and Kings Park revealed a beautiful memorial to the men of Western Australia who died in Sandakan. > I know my cousin is mentioned in Lynette Silvers excellent book "A Conspiracy of Silence" and I know his name is at Labuan, but is there any memorial in Queensland dedicated to the men of that state, if there is I would appreciate a JPG Scan of the memorial especially if it shows Gunner Harold Victor COPELIN 2/10 RAA > Thank You > Roger > Royal Marines > Member RMHS > Researching Copelin, Attrell, Reeves, Deacon & Pont Thanks for the kind words about our memorial at Kings Park which was constructed and dedicated last year with funds from the DVA, Lottery West and with donations from our members and the public. The plaque wording describes that the memorial is for ALL the Australian and British POWs who died in Borneo. In addition there is a nominal roll listing those West Australians who died here. Regards Allan Cresswell President Borneo POW Relatives Association of WA Inc

    06/17/2006 06:29:54