The Invictus Games Foundation team followed in the footsteps of the heroic Australian and British Prisoners of War who were captured in World War II, and paid the ultimate sacrifice.
This group of international wounded service personnel and veterans retraced the path taken by British and Australian WWII POW’s in honour of their memory. This physically and mentally challenging expedition was all about coming together in support of their recovery and rehabilitation. And the photos say it all!
We’re very proud of Lt Col Adam Modd GM, DSD on his selection in the Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023 and his subsequent selection to be part of the Invictus Sandakan Death March, a Borneo Trek called “In the Footsteps of the Brave”.
Invictus service personnel from different countries around the world joined together to demonstrate that despite their personal mental and physical challenges, they are still unconquered.
The Sandakan Death Marches were a series of forced marches in Borneo from Sandakan to Ranau which resulted in the deaths of 2,434 allied prisoners of war held captive by the Empire of Japan during the Pacific campaign of World War II at the Sandakan POW Camp, North Borneo. By the end of the war, of all the prisoners who had been incarcerated at Sandakan and Ranau, only six Australians survived, all of whom had escaped.
As an Australian Veteran Owned company, EPE is honoured to support Adam on this admirable trek, paying respect to the Sandakan prisoners of war. We provide ongoing support to our many staff who have bravely served in both military and police.
We continue to support #veterans charities to raise awareness in all areas where we can help make a positive difference.