Photograph of two soldiers from the 1st Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment carrying out bayonet fighting practice

Title
Photograph of two soldiers from the 1st Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment carrying out bayonet fighting practice
Year/Period
1957–1960
Region
Singapore
Object Type
Dimension
Image size: 8.8 x 12.4 cm
Accession No.
2024-00311
Credit Line
Gift of Tiger Hong Seng Mak

This photo shows two soldiers from the 1st Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment conducting bayonet fighting practice in the late 1950s. The donor, Mr Hong Seng Mak (left), joined the battalion when it was first formed in 1957, and was made company clerk in 'A' Company soon thereafter, with the rank of Lance Corporal.