| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/00405 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Vehicle |
| Physical description | Iron |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Japan |
| Date made | pre 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Cog from Japanese pushbike
Description
Toothed bicycle cog, found at the site of an ambush at Bakri crossroads in the early 1960s.
History / Summary
Japanese infantry units exploited the speed and mobility of the bicycle extensively in their Malayan campaign. This bicycle cog was recovered by Warrant Officer Balsillie from the site of a major action at the Gemencheh Bridge (14 January 1942), along with other battlefield items. B Company of the 2/30th Battalion under Captain Desmond Duffy initiated the ambush before withdrawing towards Gemas.