Kranji War Memorial

The Kranji War Memorial is a calm and tranquil repose atop a small hillock with an expansive view of the surrounding industries and factories so ubiquitous in Kranji. It's smaller than what I expected, but still retains an air of reverence and and reservation. I guess it can be quite peaceful... if the electric generators aren't working in the background!!

HOG, The Remembrance Ride Organised by the Harley Owners Group short #HOG , the Singapore Chapter, served to commemorate the Fallen of WWII, 1939 to 1945. Taking off at 6.15 am, the ride took off at the Wearnes-Harley dealership that took us on an island crossing ride to Kranji! This yearly day to remind us that freedom that we enjoy today came at a price! 4000 fallen are buried at the Kranji War Memorial, with a total of 20000 names engraved at the memorial! The importance to remember, so #LestWeForget is something that the Harley Owners Group has supported for many years! A somber affair but also one that showed commitment by the Riders of which 26 gathered for this occasion is one of the many community projects that HOG Singapore supports! #HOG #HarleyOwnersGroup #HOGSingapore #remembrance

Lot of history and sad reminder of the past. Few hundred graves and some 24 thousand names of soldeirs on the wall. Who lost their lives in the cruel war - innocent commoners sacrificed for colonial greed. Out of 24 thousand names I think approximately 70 to 80% from Indian subcontinents - canon fodder from the colony serving their occupiers. Some of them as toung as 18 years.

My first time visiting this place although I have lived here for a long time. It is beautiful, tranquil and well kept. 24,000 fallen soldiers from World War II are buried here, including those from Australia, NZ, The Great Britain, India, Malaysia and Singapore (part of the allied Commonwealth forces). Most died in the battles against the Japanese invasion of Singapore and Malaya (from Dec 1941) or as POW (the site was a prison built by the Japanese). The Japanese occupation of Singapore lasted 3 and half years till their surrender in Aug 1945. Some soldiers died as young as 19 yo, some without a name. To think of it, they were someone’s son, brother, husband and father. Dawn memorial services are held on Anzac Day every year. It’s sad to see so many graves, and this is a stark reminder of the ravage of war - LEST WE FORGET. Buried here are also two of Singapore’s former presidents, Yusof Ishak and Dr Benjamin Sheares. The place is within walking distance from the Kranji MRT Station.

Beautiful, peaceful, serene and immaculately taken care of by @cwgc Over 24,000 fallen rest in this cemetery Though provoking and a reminder to us all that we owe so much to our brave men and women who fought to give our freedom today Please, whilst you're visiting Singapore, take the time to go and visit this site and pay your respects. Grab taxi cost $20 from Central city area, and there is an MRT station nearby too of you want to get the train there or back. Super efficient and problem free on either transport modes Lest we Forget