Did You Know? The Sandakan Death March – The Forgotten Hell of Borneo Most people have heard of the Bataan Death March in the Philippines. But fewer know about an even deadlier forced march that happened in Borneo. Here are some little-known facts about the Sandakan Death March – one of the most brutal atrocities of World War II. Only 6 Survived Out of 2,500 Of the  2,500  Australian and British prisoners of war sent to Sandakan,  only six survived the war . All six were Australians who escaped during the marches or from the camps at Ranau. This makes it the single worst atrocity committed against Australian servicemen in any conflict. The Six Survivors: Name Fate After the War Richard Braithwaite Died 1986 – escaped on 8 June 1945, rescued by an American PT boat Owen Campbell Died 2003 – the last surviving marcher Bill Moxham Committed suicide in 1961 – profoundly affected by his experiences Nelson Short Died 1995 – died of a heart attack Bill Sticpewich Killed crossing ...