Honoring the fallen Honoring the fallen and and

Those who have servedThose who have servedDeeds of valor and sacrificeDeeds of valor and sacrifice

Band of BrothersBand of Brothers

They went with songs to the battleThey went with songs to the battle

Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady

and and

aglow.aglow.

They were staunch to the endThey were staunch to the end

against odds against odds

uncounteduncounted

They fell with their faces to theThey fell with their faces to the

foefoe

They shall not grow old, as weThey shall not grow old, as we

that are left grow old:that are left grow old:

Age shall not weary them, norAge shall not weary them, nor

the years condemn.the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in At the going down of the sun and in

the morning the morning

we will remember themwe will remember them

Images of Commonwealth Troops (Our Allies) during the EmergencyImages of Commonwealth Troops (Our Allies) during the Emergency1948-19601948-1960

A British Sergeant on patrolMalaya 1952

PatrolPatrol SAS TrooperSAS Trooper

A British patrol led by a Malayan guide 1948A British patrol led by a Malayan guide 1948

5 men of the 485 men of the 48thth Field Regt, Royal Artillery in Negri Sembilan giving shows at the NAAFI, Left to Right Field Regt, Royal Artillery in Negri Sembilan giving shows at the NAAFI, Left to Right : : Craftsman A Harrison, L/Bdr G Chadwick, Gunner Talbot, Gunner J Balchin, & Gunner R Hudson perform in Craftsman A Harrison, L/Bdr G Chadwick, Gunner Talbot, Gunner J Balchin, & Gunner R Hudson perform in

front of an audience in the field.front of an audience in the field.

The King’s Own Scottish Regiment in Batu Pahat. Private Bruce handing in a message to L/Cpl J Gordon The King’s Own Scottish Regiment in Batu Pahat. Private Bruce handing in a message to L/Cpl J Gordon sitting in the signal room of the camp.sitting in the signal room of the camp.

The King’s Own Scottish Borderers on parade in Batu Pahat prior to going out on a jungle patrolThe King’s Own Scottish Borderers on parade in Batu Pahat prior to going out on a jungle patrol

Soldiers of the 1Soldiers of the 1stst Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment negotiate a steep incline 1951 Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment negotiate a steep incline 1951

Troops of A Company, 3Troops of A Company, 3rdrd (Kenya) Battalion, King’s African Rifles search an abandoned hut for terrorists (Kenya) Battalion, King’s African Rifles search an abandoned hut for terrorists

A patrol of the 1A patrol of the 1stst Battalion, King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, moving in a stream towards a communist Battalion, King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, moving in a stream towards a communist encampmentencampment

An enemy camp discovered by the 1An enemy camp discovered by the 1stst Battalion, King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Battalion, King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

Men of the 1Men of the 1stst Battalion the Royal Lancashire set up camp in Upper Perak Battalion the Royal Lancashire set up camp in Upper Perak

A Daimler Ferret Scout Car of the 1A Daimler Ferret Scout Car of the 1stst King’s Dragoon Guards overlooking the road through Mantin Pass King’s Dragoon Guards overlooking the road through Mantin Pass between Kuala Lumpur and Seremban in Malayabetween Kuala Lumpur and Seremban in Malaya

Men of B Squadron 22 Special Air Service Regiment, inside a Blackburn Beverly about to undertake a Men of B Squadron 22 Special Air Service Regiment, inside a Blackburn Beverly about to undertake a parachute jumpparachute jump

A Royal New Zealand Bristol Freighter of ‘A’ Flight of 41 Squadron conducting a jungle resupply air dropA Royal New Zealand Bristol Freighter of ‘A’ Flight of 41 Squadron conducting a jungle resupply air drop

Lance Corporal J Hughes of 22 SAS stands beside a typical pack carried during jungle operations, weighed 70 Lance Corporal J Hughes of 22 SAS stands beside a typical pack carried during jungle operations, weighed 70 pounds and could sustain an individual for 14 dayspounds and could sustain an individual for 14 days

Sergeant William Goldie of the 1Sergeant William Goldie of the 1stst Battalion Loyal (North Lancashire) Regiment searches a Malay cyclist on a Battalion Loyal (North Lancashire) Regiment searches a Malay cyclist on a road near Ipoh for any supplies or material he may be smuggling to the Communistsroad near Ipoh for any supplies or material he may be smuggling to the Communists

Men of a contact section from the Cameronians' (Scottish Rifles) displaying flags and caps taken from Men of a contact section from the Cameronians' (Scottish Rifles) displaying flags and caps taken from Communist Guerillas after attacking their camp. The man crouching in front of the patrol is an Iban Tracker Communist Guerillas after attacking their camp. The man crouching in front of the patrol is an Iban Tracker

who led them to the campwho led them to the camp

Sergeanr R Beaumont of the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, attached to the Malay Regiment instructs a Sergeanr R Beaumont of the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, attached to the Malay Regiment instructs a Dyak Tracker in the use of modern firearmsDyak Tracker in the use of modern firearms

Mr. F B K Drake (right) Civilian Liaison Officer- in- Charge of Dyak Trackers in Malaya talks with some of his Mr. F B K Drake (right) Civilian Liaison Officer- in- Charge of Dyak Trackers in Malaya talks with some of his selected jungle fighters with a unit of the Royal Malay Regimentselected jungle fighters with a unit of the Royal Malay Regiment

Burning down a Communist CampBurning down a Communist Camp

The Aussies. Lt Gen Sir Henry Wells, Chief of General Staff inspects Troops The Aussies. Lt Gen Sir Henry Wells, Chief of General Staff inspects Troops from 2from 2ndnd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment 1956 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment 1956

From The Straits TimesFrom The Straits Times

Bentong. Thursday. In a deadly surprise ambush in a White Area 30 miles Bentong. Thursday. In a deadly surprise ambush in a White Area 30 miles from here a terrorist gang yesterday killed 8 men of the 6from here a terrorist gang yesterday killed 8 men of the 6 thth Bn. Royal Bn. Royal Malay Regiment and wounded 3 other people. It was one of the worst Malay Regiment and wounded 3 other people. It was one of the worst incidents of the Emergency. A British NCO, Staff Sergeant F.M Harris and incidents of the Emergency. A British NCO, Staff Sergeant F.M Harris and a Malay Officer Captain Shukor bin Chik were among the dead. Sgt. a Malay Officer Captain Shukor bin Chik were among the dead. Sgt. Harris’s 14 year old son, Arnold was slightly wounded.Harris’s 14 year old son, Arnold was slightly wounded.

The terrorist gang numbering 30, is believed to have crossed into Pahang to The terrorist gang numbering 30, is believed to have crossed into Pahang to find a soft target and capture weapons. Because a wounded soldier Pte. find a soft target and capture weapons. Because a wounded soldier Pte. Aman, kept them at bay with his Bren gun, fed with ammunition from the Aman, kept them at bay with his Bren gun, fed with ammunition from the packs of his dead comrades, the Reds only captured 3 rifles.packs of his dead comrades, the Reds only captured 3 rifles.

Location & Time: 1300 hrs at the 98 ¾ mile on the Bentong-Manchis road Location & Time: 1300 hrs at the 98 ¾ mile on the Bentong-Manchis road around a bend.around a bend.

An enemy ambush report in the New Straits TimesAn enemy ambush report in the New Straits Times

Commonwealth Forces involved in the Malayan EmergencyCommonwealth Forces involved in the Malayan Emergency

Royal Air ForceRoyal Air Force

Royal MarinesRoyal Marines

Royal ArtilleryRoyal Artillery

Guards Regiments Guards Regiments

*Grenadier Guards - Coldstream Guards - Scots Guards*Grenadier Guards - Coldstream Guards - Scots Guards

Cavalry RegimentsCavalry Regiments

* 1* 1stst King’s Dragoon Guards _ 4 King’s Dragoon Guards _ 4thth Hussars – 11 Hussars – 11thth Hussars Hussars

* 13/18 Hussars – 15/19 Hussars – 12* 13/18 Hussars – 15/19 Hussars – 12 thth Lancers Lancers

Scots RegimentsScots Regiments

* Seafoth Highlanders – Cameronians - various* Seafoth Highlanders – Cameronians - various

Continued…..Continued…..

Infantry Regiments 1Infantry Regiments 1

* Somerset Light Infantry – Suffolk Regt – Devonshire Regt* Somerset Light Infantry – Suffolk Regt – Devonshire Regt

Infantry Regiments 2Infantry Regiments 2

* Royal West Kent Regt – various* Royal West Kent Regt – various

Infantry Regiments 3Infantry Regiments 3

* King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry – East Yorkshire Regt –* King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry – East Yorkshire Regt –

West Yorkshire Regt – Green HowardsWest Yorkshire Regt – Green Howards

Infantry Regiments 4Infantry Regiments 4

* Royal Hampshire Regt – Cheshire Regt – Royal Lincolnshire * Royal Hampshire Regt – Cheshire Regt – Royal Lincolnshire RegtRegt

- Manchester Regt – Worcestershire Regt- Manchester Regt – Worcestershire Regt

Gurkha RegimentsGurkha Regiments

22ndnd King Edward’ Own Gurkha Rifles King Edward’ Own Gurkha Rifles

66thth Queen Elizabeth’s Own Gurkha rifles Queen Elizabeth’s Own Gurkha rifles

77thth Duke of Edinburgh’s Own Gurkha Rifles Duke of Edinburgh’s Own Gurkha Rifles

1010thth Princess Mary’s Own Gurkha Rifles Princess Mary’s Own Gurkha Rifles

Gurkha Engineers - Gurkha Signals – Gurkha Service Corps –Gurkha Engineers - Gurkha Signals – Gurkha Service Corps –

Gurkha Military Police - DepotGurkha Military Police - Depot

Continued …Continued …

2222ndnd Special Air Service Regiment Special Air Service Regiment Corps 1Corps 1

Royal Army Service CorpsRoyal Army Service Corps

Corps 2Corps 2

Royal Army Ordnance Corps – Royal Army Pay Corps – Royal Pioneer CorpsRoyal Army Ordnance Corps – Royal Army Pay Corps – Royal Pioneer CorpsRoyal Military Police – Intelligence Corps – Royal Engineers - Royal Corps Royal Military Police – Intelligence Corps – Royal Engineers - Royal Corps

of of Signals - Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers – Army Catering Corps – Signals - Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers – Army Catering Corps – Women’s Royal Army CorpsWomen’s Royal Army Corps

TroopsTroops

Dominion TroopsDominion TroopsAustralian UnitsAustralian UnitsNew Zealand UnitsNew Zealand Units

Colonial TroopsColonial TroopsRoyal Pioneer Corps (Ceylon)Royal Pioneer Corps (Ceylon)King’s African Rifles (Kenya)King’s African Rifles (Kenya)Fijian RiflesFijian RiflesSarawak RangersSarawak RangersRoyal Malay RegimentRoyal Malay RegimentFederation RegimentFederation RegimentHomeguard UnitsHomeguard UnitsFederation Of Malaya Police including the Senoi Federation Of Malaya Police including the Senoi

The Enemy – Communist Party of MalayaThe Enemy – Communist Party of MalayaThe dead and the capturedThe dead and the captured

The Enemy continued …The Enemy continued …

Enemy continued….Enemy continued….

Enemy continued……Enemy continued……

Enemy continued……Enemy continued……

Malayan Police Border Fort (notice British Officer)Malayan Police Border Fort (notice British Officer)

Royal Malay RegimentRoyal Malay Regiment

Sergeant Choo Woh Soon PGB (centre) of the 1Sergeant Choo Woh Soon PGB (centre) of the 1stst Federation Regiment was Federation Regiment was responsible for the killing of Ngow Lai, one of the CT’s involved in killing responsible for the killing of Ngow Lai, one of the CT’s involved in killing

Sir Henry GurneySir Henry Gurney

A Ferret Scout Car of the 1A Ferret Scout Car of the 1stst Federation Regiment on Convoy Federation Regiment on Convoy DutyDuty

Combined Patrol of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment Combined Patrol of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment and the Sarawak Rangersand the Sarawak Rangers

11stst Federation Regiment Federation Regiment

Malayan Police in their Armoured CarMalayan Police in their Armoured Car

Malayans in the FightMalayans in the FightPolice & SenoiPolice & Senoi

Kinta Valley HomeguardsKinta Valley Homeguards

Home GuardsHome Guards

The Men who led the fightThe Men who led the fight

Field Marshal Sir Walter Robert Gerald TemplarField Marshal Sir Walter Robert Gerald Templar

Lieutenant General Harold Rawdon BriggsLieutenant General Harold Rawdon Briggs

Sir Henry Lovell Goldsworthy GurneySir Henry Lovell Goldsworthy Gurney

Sir Winston Churchill appointed Sir Gerald Templar as High Sir Winston Churchill appointed Sir Gerald Templar as High Commissioner to deal with the Malayan Emergency on the 22Commissioner to deal with the Malayan Emergency on the 22ndnd

January 1952.January 1952.

He coined the phrase, “hearts and minds’, realizing more Troops He coined the phrase, “hearts and minds’, realizing more Troops would not win the warwould not win the war

When he left Malaya in 1954, Time magazine said that the “jungle had been When he left Malaya in 1954, Time magazine said that the “jungle had been stabilized”, the General said, “ I will shoot the bastard who says that the Emergency is stabilized”, the General said, “ I will shoot the bastard who says that the Emergency is

over”.over”.

Sir Gerald Templar reviewing the Royal Malay Regiment on Sir Gerald Templar reviewing the Royal Malay Regiment on ParadeParade

In 1950 Field Marshall Slim recalled Lt General Harold Briggs to In 1950 Field Marshall Slim recalled Lt General Harold Briggs to active duty to become Director of Operations in Malayaactive duty to become Director of Operations in Malaya

The Briggs PlanThe Briggs Plan

The Briggs plan was to isolate the civilian populace from the Communists.The Briggs plan was to isolate the civilian populace from the Communists. Preventing the “Min Yuen” (logistics procurement elements) to have ease of Preventing the “Min Yuen” (logistics procurement elements) to have ease of

supplies and information.supplies and information.

New Villages via the Briggs Plan, created gatedNew Villages via the Briggs Plan, created gated communities during the communities during the EmergencyEmergency

The New Village today, from the PastThe New Village today, from the Past

Food served and rationed, inhabitants are given just enough under the Food served and rationed, inhabitants are given just enough under the watchful eyes of the soldiers (background)watchful eyes of the soldiers (background)

Ration CardRation Card

Reward PostersReward Posters

Safe Conduct PassSafe Conduct Pass

Servant of the Empire Sir Henry Lovell Goldsworthy Gurney, was appointed Servant of the Empire Sir Henry Lovell Goldsworthy Gurney, was appointed High Commissioner of the Federation of Malaya, he was a stern and High Commissioner of the Federation of Malaya, he was a stern and

incorruptible.incorruptible.

He was 53 years old at that time on the 15He was 53 years old at that time on the 15 thth October 1951. He was a public October 1951. He was a public school man (Winchester) and an Oxford graduate. He said, “we are school man (Winchester) and an Oxford graduate. He said, “we are fighting militant Communism and we intend to finish it off”.fighting militant Communism and we intend to finish it off”.

The Communist response was this: At milestone 56, Fraser’s Hill along a The Communist response was this: At milestone 56, Fraser’s Hill along a 400 yard S bend, from 38 skillfully concealed positions the Communists 400 yard S bend, from 38 skillfully concealed positions the Communists sprung the ambush on his official car, a Rolls-Royce, escorted by an sprung the ambush on his official car, a Rolls-Royce, escorted by an armoured truck and a radio van. Sir Henry’s driver fell dead. Two tires armoured truck and a radio van. Sir Henry’s driver fell dead. Two tires squished flat and the governor himself felt the sting of a bullet. He pushed squished flat and the governor himself felt the sting of a bullet. He pushed Lady Gurney to the floor of the car and told her to stay down, opened the Lady Gurney to the floor of the car and told her to stay down, opened the door and staggered badly wounded, along the road, deliberately drawing door and staggered badly wounded, along the road, deliberately drawing fire away from the Rolls. A fusillade of shots followed his staggering fire away from the Rolls. A fusillade of shots followed his staggering figure. He fell face down on the road.figure. He fell face down on the road.

Sir Henry Lovell Goldsworthy GurneySir Henry Lovell Goldsworthy Gurney

His final resting place at the Cheras CemetryHis final resting place at the Cheras Cemetry

Emergency Video Clip (6 minutes)Emergency Video Clip (6 minutes)

The Indonesian ConfrontationThe Indonesian Confrontation

With the formation of Malaysia on 16With the formation of Malaysia on 16thth September 1963, where the States of Sabah, September 1963, where the States of Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore joined the Federation, Indonesia mounted attacks on young Sarawak and Singapore joined the Federation, Indonesia mounted attacks on young Malaysia Malaysia

The men who led the fightThe men who led the fight

The PM of Malaysia Tengku Abdul RahamanThe PM of Malaysia Tengku Abdul Rahaman

The men who led the fightThe men who led the fight

General Sir Walter Colyear WalkerGeneral Sir Walter Colyear Walker

The rumble starts…British bunker complex in the war against The rumble starts…British bunker complex in the war against Indonesian aggressors, Sarawak borderIndonesian aggressors, Sarawak border

Forward bases Forward bases

………………continued Basescontinued Bases

Base with PanjisBase with Panjis

A lookout and machine gun at Stass Base camp at the border used by A A lookout and machine gun at Stass Base camp at the border used by A Company of the 3Company of the 3rdrd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Royal Australian Regiment

Gurkhas being deployed to a forward base by helicopterGurkhas being deployed to a forward base by helicopter

Weapons captured from the IndonsWeapons captured from the Indons

More captured Indon Weapons…More captured Indon Weapons…

5 unidentified British gunners preparing to fire a l5 Pack Howitzer at the 5 unidentified British gunners preparing to fire a l5 Pack Howitzer at the ‘Shelldrake’ gun position at A Company, 3‘Shelldrake’ gun position at A Company, 3rdrd Bn. The Royal Australian Bn. The Royal Australian

Regiment forward base at StassRegiment forward base at Stass

British Infantry’s Hotchkiss 81 mm Mortars in actionBritish Infantry’s Hotchkiss 81 mm Mortars in action

RAR on patrol at the border moving along a long houseRAR on patrol at the border moving along a long house

1965 11965 1stst Malaysian Rangers operating at the Malaysia/Thai border leap from a Malaysian Rangers operating at the Malaysia/Thai border leap from a RAAF 5 squadron Bell Iroquis HelicopterRAAF 5 squadron Bell Iroquis Helicopter

Malaysians volunteering for National Service during Malaysians volunteering for National Service during ConfrontationConfrontation

1964-Lt Col Kellway-Bamber (left) , CO of 11964-Lt Col Kellway-Bamber (left) , CO of 1stst Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders inspects Border Scouts attached to him. The Border Scouts were born warriors, steadily inspects Border Scouts attached to him. The Border Scouts were born warriors, steadily

improved by Major John Cross (right) (7improved by Major John Cross (right) (7thth Gurkhas Officer) Gurkhas Officer)

Malaysian Forces Reconnaissance Regiment mans the forward observation Malaysian Forces Reconnaissance Regiment mans the forward observation posts at Paradise and Honalula set up on the coast of Sabah facing the posts at Paradise and Honalula set up on the coast of Sabah facing the

Indonesian held part of Sabatic IslandIndonesian held part of Sabatic Island

The Royal Malay Regiment in action in a rubber estate near Pontian Kechil, The Royal Malay Regiment in action in a rubber estate near Pontian Kechil, which resulted in the killing of 4 Indonesian Commandoswhich resulted in the killing of 4 Indonesian Commandos

Guarding the Linggi River from possible Indonesian infiltration from the sea. Guarding the Linggi River from possible Indonesian infiltration from the sea. Attempts made were thwarted by Aussie TroopsAttempts made were thwarted by Aussie Troops

The Brits in the latest Sarawak wearThe Brits in the latest Sarawak wear

Left: Iban Trackers, an unidentified Iban tracker attached to D Company 3 Left: Iban Trackers, an unidentified Iban tracker attached to D Company 3 RAR, showing off his tattooed back at Bau. Right: RAR patrol at border, RAR, showing off his tattooed back at Bau. Right: RAR patrol at border,

43248 2Lt Douglas Roy Byers with trackers43248 2Lt Douglas Roy Byers with trackers

Left to right: SAS Trooper, Gurkha with tracker dog (Labrador) and Penan Left to right: SAS Trooper, Gurkha with tracker dog (Labrador) and Penan trackertracker

The Gurkhas with their OfficerThe Gurkhas with their Officer

Our Indonesian EnemyOur Indonesian Enemy

Dead and captured Indonesian Enemy, captured enemy emerging from behind Dead and captured Indonesian Enemy, captured enemy emerging from behind a Kampong house in the River Kesang area. They were captured by 3a Kampong house in the River Kesang area. They were captured by 3 rdrd

Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR)Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR)

Aussies from 3RAR with captured Indonesian weaponsAussies from 3RAR with captured Indonesian weapons

The faces of defeat, captured Indonesian paratroopers being guarded by the The faces of defeat, captured Indonesian paratroopers being guarded by the Malaysian PoliceMalaysian Police

Gurkha with captured Indonesian CommandoGurkha with captured Indonesian Commando

Captured Indonesian being escorted to the terminal building in Sibu, the Captured Indonesian being escorted to the terminal building in Sibu, the soldier is carrying the captured enemy’s machine gunsoldier is carrying the captured enemy’s machine gun

Indonesian enemy captured by Iban Border ScoutsIndonesian enemy captured by Iban Border Scouts

Captured IndonesianCaptured Indonesian

Dead Indonesian CommandosDead Indonesian Commandos

The people in the fightThe people in the fight

Units of the Malaysian Armed Forces (RMAF & RMN included)Units of the Malaysian Armed Forces (RMAF & RMN included)

Singapore Infantry Regiments and the Guards RegimentSingapore Infantry Regiments and the Guards Regiment

The British Armed Forces (RN and RAF included)The British Armed Forces (RN and RAF included)

The Australian Forces (RAAF & RAN)The Australian Forces (RAAF & RAN)

New Zealand ForcesNew Zealand Forces

Royal Malaysian PoliceRoyal Malaysian Police

Malaysian Civil Defence UnitsMalaysian Civil Defence Units

Jungle Green 1964 – Soldiering in Malaysia during Jungle Green 1964 – Soldiering in Malaysia during ConfrontationConfrontation

CasualtiesCasualties

Commonwealth Troops (British, Australian, New Zealanders, Malaysians and Commonwealth Troops (British, Australian, New Zealanders, Malaysians and Singaporeans)Singaporeans)

Killed in action - 114 Killed in action - 114

Wounded – 181Wounded – 181

Indonesians killed – 590Indonesians killed – 590

Indonesian prisoners - 770Indonesian prisoners - 770

AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements

Imperial War MuseumImperial War Museum

Commander (Rtd) Thayaparan (RMN)Commander (Rtd) Thayaparan (RMN)

Lt Col (Rtd) Fatholzaman Bukhari (Rangers)Lt Col (Rtd) Fatholzaman Bukhari (Rangers)

Lt Col (Rtd) Idris Hassan (Royal Malay Regiment)Lt Col (Rtd) Idris Hassan (Royal Malay Regiment)

Mr. Anthony Morris (Amateur Historian) Mr. Anthony Morris (Amateur Historian)

Prepared byPrepared by

Major (Rtd) D.SwamiMajor (Rtd) D.Swami