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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
Welcome to the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, also known locally as the Don Rak War Cemetery. Located in the heart of Kanchanaburi town, this site serves as a poignant and meticulously maintained final resting place for 6,982 Allied…
Listen in the app2The Main Entrance and the Commonwealth Mandate
As we enter through the main gates, take a moment to observe the bronze register kept near the entrance. This book contains the names and locations of every identified soldier buried here. …
Listen in the app3The British and Australian Sections: A Shared Legacy
The majority of the graves in this cemetery belong to British and Australian soldiers. The British section is the largest, reflecting the massive number of troops captured during the fall of Singapore in February 1942. …
Listen in the app4The Dutch Section: The Forgotten Ally
A significant portion of the cemetery—1,896 graves—is dedicated to Dutch soldiers. These men were largely members of the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army (KNIL), captured after the fall of Java. …
Listen in the app5The Cross of Sacrifice: A Universal Symbol
Standing prominently in the cemetery is the Cross of Sacrifice, a standard feature of Commonwealth war cemeteries around the world. Designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield after World War I, the cross is a simple, elegant structure…
Listen in the app6The Nikki Nikki Memorial: The Cholera Outbreak
In one section of the cemetery, you will find two graves that contain the ashes of 300 men who died during a horrific outbreak of cholera at a camp known as Nikki Nikki (or Nieke) in late 1943. These graves are unique because…
Listen in the app7The Absence of Americans and the Civilian Toll
As you walk through the cemetery, you might notice the absence of American graves. This is not because Americans did not serve or die on the railway—approximately 700 Americans, mostly from the 'Lost Battalion' (the 2nd…
Listen in the app8Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
As we exit the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, take a moment to look back at the sea of bronze plaques. The order and beauty of this place are a profound tribute to the men who died in chaos and squalor. …
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What is Kanchanaburi War Cemetery?
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| Location | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 14.0318, 99.5257 |
| Last updated |