Bangka Island massacre commemorated

21 February 2022

Governor-General Gen (retd) David Hurley and Mrs Linda Hurley lay a wreath during the ceremony for the 80th anniversary of the Bangka Island massacre at the Women's Memorial Playing Fields in Adelaide. Photo: Private Haidarr Mohammed

Ceremonies were held on February 12 and 13 in Adelaide and Brisbane to mark the 80th anniversary of the Bangka Island massacre, attended by 17th Sustainment Brigade personnel.

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