InventarnummerM2018/043:001
Hersteller Sam Biner
BeschreibungCigarette tin made by Sam Biner while prisoner of war in Changi prison. The tin is inscribed to his son Henry (Hank), who had enlisted in the RAAF.
Sam Biner (VX65356 ), named Israel Biner in enlistment records was born in Warsaw, Poland 13 April 1903. He enlisted in the AIF 27 Oct 1941 and was in Australian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers at time of discharge. Sam was taken prisoner of war and was held in Changi prison for three and a half years.
Sam Biner (VX65356 ), named Israel Biner in enlistment records was born in Warsaw, Poland 13 April 1903. He enlisted in the AIF 27 Oct 1941 and was in Australian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers at time of discharge. Sam was taken prisoner of war and was held in Changi prison for three and a half years.
EntstehungsortChangi, Singapore
Datum 1942 - 1945
Schlagwortprisoners of war, War in the Pacific, soldiers
Objektbezeichnungcigarette tins
Materialtin
Format
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Hank Biner