The blog “Operation Rimau” told the story of the ill-fated commando raid on Singapore Harbour. Not only did the raid have little effect, the entire group would lose their lives either in their escape or by the controversial executions that occurred only a month before the Japanese surrender.

In their escape, some would get a far south as Surabaya, Indonesia and Dili, Timor. So close to Australia before they died!! This is the Roll of Honour.

On the night of the 26th September 1943, six men in three small collapsible canoes paddled into Singapore Harbour. Limpet mines were attached to several Japanese cargo ships and their timers set. As quickly as they arrived, they left. Shortly after, massive explosions rocked the area and about 39,000 tonnes of shipping were sent to the bottom of the harbour.