Chinese-American War Memorial
This granite ceremonial gateway is a memorial for Chinese-American soldiers who gave their life during the Second World War.
It is located on Kimlau Square, named after Second Lieutenant Benjamin Ralph Kimlau. He was a former resident of the neighborhood and as a pilot he was shot down with his B-25 over New Guinea in 1944.
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- Text: Fedor de Vries
- Photos: Flickr
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