Quailey's Hill Memorial, World War II memorial in Ranau, Malaysia
Quailey's Hill Memorial is a monument in Ranau featuring a granite slab with inscriptions about Australian soldier Allan Quailey's death during the Sandakan Death Marches in 1945. The site sits on fenced grounds within a tea plantation area, surrounded by trees.
Private Allan Quailey was captured during the fall of Singapore in 1942 and died on February 16, 1945 when he refused to continue marching. He was one of thousands of prisoners who lost their lives during these brutal forced marches.
The memorial marks a key point on the prisoner route that once connected the Sandakan camp to Ranau. Visitors can see signage here that traces the historical path taken during those difficult marches.
The memorial is located about seven kilometers east of Ranau within a tea plantation area and is best reached by turning off the main road and walking in. Sturdy footwear is helpful since the path crosses uneven ground within the plantation.
The exact location remained unknown until 2005, when Australian historian Lynette Silver and local expert Tham Yau Kong identified it through careful research. This memorial now stands as evidence of their dedication to preserving the story of those who died.
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