Monday, March 7, 2011

69TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF SUNDA STRAIT


On February 28, 2011, a commemorative memorial service was held to commemorate the 69th anniversary of the Battle of Sunda Strait and the loss of HMAS Perth (I).
353 of 681 sailors aboard were killed with most of the survivors becoming prisoners of war. The service was held at the Australian War Memorial.

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