Numero oggettoM2018/043:002
Creatore Sam Biner
DescrizioneCigarette 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.
Luogo di produzioneChangi, Singapore
Data 1945 - 1945
Soggettoprisoners of war, War in the Pacific, soldiers
Nome oggettocigarette tins
Materialealuminium
Dimensioni
Linea di creditoSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Hank Biner