Special Operations : Force 136 military office, 2000 : exterior
Photograph
02 Jan 2000
Photographed By Heirwin M. Nasir
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This is an exterior view of the former Force 136 military office at Fort Siloso, Sentosa. It is a single-storey building with white walls, exposed bricks and a small porch. Also shown is a model of an armed soldier standing guard with a plaque beside him and an artillery gun to his left. Title devised by Library staff.
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- All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2004.
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