Today Maxie and I went to the Women's Memorial Playing Fields annual service for the AANS nurses, especially those massacred on Radji Beach 70 years ago. There were at least 300 people - ex-POWS, relatives of the nurses, current army nurses, sportswomen who use the playing fields, and others. It was a moving service, with Ian Shaw, author of On Radji Beach, as guest speaker. The president of the SAWMPF Trust, Bruce Parker, mentioned that we were there and wanted support for a new museum in Muntok. Over 20 people left their contact details with us.
I am posting a couple of photos also of Muntok.
Thanks everyone for your support and interest. We are very glad we made the journey. Not only do we have more appreciation of Aunty Jean's experiences in WW2, but Maxie, Brian, Sue & I have shared a memorable time which we will never forget.
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