Wee Hong Heng (Henry) of Wee Bros. 155 Selegie Road, Syonan died of injuries on 15 February 2602 (1942) leaving behind his wife and baby daughter, mother, brothers and sisters to mourn his loss. (This was reported in Syonan Shimbun on 12 March 1942). From what i gathered, Corporal Henry Wee Hong Heng gave his life protecting Singapore. He served under the 2nd Singapore Volunteer Corps, Straits Settlements Volunteer Force.
In short, Henry Wee passed away a day after the fall of Singapore but it was only reported in the Syonan Shimbun on 12 March 1942. The baby daughter is likely to be Cecilia Wee who passed away on 24 March 1942 (slightly more than a month after her fathers death).
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| Corporal Henry Wee Hong Heng |
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