WW2 Australian framed photo of a Digger who died as a POW. 2/19Bn. Thailand.

 


On offer is an original WW2 Australian framed photo of Digger who died as a POW.

His Rising Sun badges on his Slouch hat and collars have had the outlines drawn in to highlight them.

Large silvered Rising Sun badge on the top.

Frame is 300 x 4200 mm. Made of solid wood. Weighs about 1.4 Kg.

Taken prisoner 16/2/42 Malaya.


NameROBINSON, ALEXANDER JOSEPH
ServiceAustralian Army
Service NumberNX43916
Date of Birth09 Mar 1909
Place of BirthBACCHUS MARSH, VIC
Date of Enlistment11 Sep 1941
Locality on EnlistmentBOTANY, NSW
Place of EnlistmentPADDINGTON, NSW
Next of KinROBINSON, AILSA
Date of Death28 Oct 1943
RankPrivate
Posting on Death2/19 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION
Prisoner of WarYes
Roll of HonourBOTANY NSW



See photos for a better idea of condition.

See my other listings for more Militaria.

$16.00 postage Australia wide with a tracking number.

Payment within 3 days unless prior arrangements are made.

Happy to combine postage. 

Good luck




On 27-Apr-24 at 12:46:09 AEST, seller added the following information:

Sorry the measurements should read 300 x 420 mm