Sandakan War Monument


The Sandakan War Monument is a monument established by the British located in the town of Sandakan to commemorates the town citizens who lost their lives during the Second World War. The monument is part of the Sandakan Heritage Trails, a "Heritage Trail" which connects every historic sights of Sandakan.

Description

The monument exists in two versions. The original, a stele of marble is outside the courthouse. It bears an inscription in Chinese and English. The English inscription reads:
While the new version is located only a few dozen metres away on the MPS Square. The metal plate on this replica is provided with an identical inscription.