Cause unknown but a mass grave was found on Ballali Island with the remains of 435 men, the remainder of the 517 who were transported to Ballali died before the massacre.
Place of Death:
Ballali Island
Buried:
Loved Ones
Memorial
Column 20.
Singapore Memorial
Left Changi 1942/10/18, commandeered by Lt-Col. J. Bassett, R.A., 35 L.A.A.. Dying with 517 other gunners on Ballali Island, New Guinea.
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Britain at War
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