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Elizabeth Choy

Elizabeth Choy

Singaporean educator (1910–2006)

Died aged 95SagittariusSingapore

Biography

Elizabeth Choy Su-Moi (née Yong; 29 November 1910 – 14 September 2006) was a Singaporean educator and councillor who is regarded as a war heroine in Singapore. Along with her husband, Choy Khun Heng, she supplied medicine, money and messages to Far East prisoners of war and civilian internees held in Changi Prison during the Japanese occupation of Singapore in World War II.

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Awards & honours (2)

  • Officer of the Order of the British Empire
  • Singapore Women's Hall of Fame

Popularity (Wikipedia views, last 60 days)

2,900 total · avg 48/day · peak 135 on 04/08
30/0727/09

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Quick facts

Also known as
Elizabeth Choy Su-Moi, Elizabeth Choy Su-Mei
Born
November 29, 1910 · Kudat
Died
September 14, 2006 · Singapore
Age
95 at death
Zodiac
Sagittarius · Chinese: Dog
Gender
female
Nationality
Singapore, Malaysia
Occupation
politician
Education
Saint Andrew's School, Singapore
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