Cemetery with chicken The arch is inscribed next to information about the events in World War to study the history of the cemetery
"in December 1941, after Japan entered World War II. Japanese troops occupied the territory, mostly in Southeast Asia quickly later in 1942, Japan decided to use the labor of prisoners of war and civilians of the only railroad that connects the eastern Pong Station to catch the city's stuffed. On the western side, to shorten the distance traveled, and protect supply lines between Siam (today's Thailand) and Burma. (Now Myanmar) to build a railway line from Burma and Thailand at the same time. Which ultimately converge at Konkuita October 1943. The railroad has died as prisoners of war and civilians to about 15,000 people, 100,000 people suffer ailments due to malnutrition and exhaustion. tired And torture camps, POW camps, the chicken is a big one used during the construction of the railway. The camp is for both hospital and church were built himself a prisoner of war. The cemetery was designed by Colin St Clair Oakes built around the tomb of the former prisoner of war who is starting to build. Today the cemetery is the burial of prisoners from countries in the Commonwealth of more than 1,400 people and Dutch 300 people, most of them died in the hospital of the camp committee War Cemetery of the Commonwealth (The Commenwealth War Garves Commission) is responsible for the care and maintenance. maintaining cemeteries and memorials that commemorate the soldiers from 150 countries around the world. Approximately 1.7 million people in the Commonwealth who died during the two world wars. Who received recognition both here and elsewhere. Including women, to assist in the war. Who belong to different religions. And those who are not religious in any religion.
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