Sandakan Day Memorial 15 August 2022

Sandakan Day Memorial is held every year on 15 August at the Sandakan Memorial Park to honour the sacrifice of our locals and the soldiers who came to liberate our nations during World War 2. Almost all 2500 Australian and British prisoners of wars (POWs) held in the camp did not survive the gruelling ordeal. Most suffered from malnutrition, tropical diseases, brutal treatment and the torturous jungle terrain from Sandakan to Ranau. Only six Australians managed to escape with assistance from villagers. Here's a recent video taken on 15 August 2022, a memorial to pay tribute to fallen British and Australian POWs in remembering the Sandakan-Ranau Death Marches. Lest we forget.