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Civilian War Memorial, Singapore (28 July 2017)
Civilian War Memorial (GPS: 1.29287, 103.8547) is a monument that commemorates those who perished under Japanese Occupation during World War II. It is located at the War Memorial Park, bordered by Beach Road, Bras Basah Road and the Nicoll Highway. The 61-meter Civilian War Memorial is often called "The Chopsticks Monument" by Singaporeans due to its shape.
During the Japanese Occupation, between 40,000 to 50,000 Chinese were massacred by the Japanese forces. In one of the incidents, Chinese men aged 18-50 were rounded up on the pretext of health inspection. The unfortunate victims were imprisoned or unceremoniously machine-gunned to death.
Taking the MRT to Civilian War Memorial
On foot, Civilian War Memorial is 140 meters on foot to Esplanade MRT Station (CC3).Civilian War Memorial is 
on the Map of Beach Road, Singapore
Civilian War Memorial, Singapore (28 July 2017)
Civilian War Memorial, Singapore (28 July 2017)
Civilian War Memorial, Singapore (28 July 2017)
Signage at the base: Memorial To The Civilian Victims Of The Japanese Occupation (1942-1945) (28 July 2017)
Plaque at Civilian War Memorial, Singapore (28 July 2017)
List of Monuments in Singapore; Discover Singapore
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