Places Tours & Trails

Gillman Barracks – The Final Battle for Singapore

by Friends of the Museums Singapore
4, 11, 18, 25 May • 05:00pm

A one-hour walking tour of Gillman Barracks (GB)’s history – before the war, during the war and post war. Shattering some common myths about the war.

Gillman-Barracks-The-Final-Battle-for-Singapore

Timings:

4, 11, 18, 25 May | 5pm - 6pm

 

Venue: Gillman Barracks

Meeting Point: Entrance to Block 9, Gillman Barracks

Fee: Free

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.sg/o/fom-gillman-barracks-outreach-5691212557

 

The tour starts at Block 9 with the genesis of Gillman Barracks (GB). The backdrop of impending war with the preparations by the British to defend its jewel of the Far East, Singapore.  Barracks were built (including GB, etc), airbase established, large gun fortifications erected and the largest naval base this side of the world, Sembawang Naval Base built.

 

Which units were stationed here and who ultimately fought in the war. The approach of the Japanese troops and battles fought from Kent Ridge to GB.  The bravery of the Malay Regiment and its stand at Bukit Chandu, the retreat of the defenders to GB until the final capitulation by the Command on 15 February 1942.  The survivors became prisoners of war (POWs) and marched to Selarang Camp in Changi.

 

Post war, the usage of GB first as British barracks, the transfer to Singapore Armed Forces and finally the commercialisation of GB.

Friends of the Museums Singapore
FOM is a volunteer, non-profit society devoted to offering guiding services to Singapore’s museums and cultural institutions and to delivering programmes to enhance the community’s knowledge of Asia’s history, culture and art. FOM partners with the National Heritage Board (NHB), the National Arts Council (NAC) and other public and private organizations to provide members and the public with opportunities for service and life-long learning through our various programmes. Founded in 1978, the organization has nearly 1,500 members who come from 52 countries and speak over 30 different languages.




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