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Lim Bo Seng Memorial

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National monuments of SingaporeWorld War II memorials
Lim Bo Seng Memorial 2, Aug 06
Lim Bo Seng Memorial 2, Aug 06

The Lim Bo Seng Memorial is an octagonal pagoda-like war memorial at Esplanade Park, Singapore. It was erected in 1954 in honour of the late Lim Bo Seng for his heroic acts and selfless sacrifice during the World War II. The war memorial is the only structure in Singapore that commemorates an individual's efforts in World War II and was gazetted as a national monument on 28 December 2010.

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Lim Bo Seng Memorial
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