Boyup Brook Remembers Sandakan | Adelaide News

For over 30 years, Boyup Brook, a small Western Australian town, has held an annual solemn memorial to honor the Australian soldiers who endured the brutal Sandakan death marches during WWII — where only six of nearly 2,500 Commonwealth prisoners survived. At 101, June Edwards still carries her brother Bill’s birthday note from captivity, a poignant reminder of the hidden suffering and silence that followed. The town’s unwavering commitment includes a dedicated war memorial, yearly remembrance services, and even funding for students to travel to Malaysia to learn the truth firsthand — ensuring these heroes’ sacrifices are never forgotten by future generations.

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