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This cairn was established on the site of the Japanese breakout at the Cowra Prisoner of War camp on the 5 August 1944. The Japanese burned down most of their camp and over 350 escaped. Many Japanese committed suicide and four Australian soldiers were killed. The recapture of the prisoners took over a week.
This Cairn marks the site of Japanese breakout at Cowra 1944
Erected by Cowra Municipal Council A. J. Oliver - Mayor