Número del objetoM2018/043:002
Creador Sam Biner
DescripciónCigarette tin made by Sam Biner while serving with the AIF, Changi, 1945. Inside is a watercolour of the prison and a photo of a woman who is peaking over the walls.
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. His son Henry (Hank) also served, enlisting 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. His son Henry (Hank) also served, enlisting in the RAAF.
Lugar de producciónChangi, Singapore
Fecha 1945 - 1945
Nombre del objetocigarette tins
Materialaluminium
Dimensiones
Línea de créditoSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Hank Biner