Fort Siloso military barrack exhibit : interior



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02 Jan 2000

Photographed By Heirwin Mohd Nasir

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This is a model of a barrack interior, depicting a soldier's living quarters at the military museum in Fort Siloso in Sentosa. Title devised by Library staff.


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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2004.

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