| Accession Number | ART32376 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sheet: 23.7 x 33.5 cm; image: 23.7 x 16.2 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | watercolour on paper |
| Location | Main Bld: World War 2 Gallery: Gallery 4: D-Day VE |
| Maker |
Thompson, Bert |
| Place made | Singapore |
| Date made | 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown |
Victory souvenir: flags unfurled
Description
Victory souvenir sketch of Changi Gaol for Major Clarke. Illustration is on the right side of a folded sheet as though it was intended for a booklet. During the Pacific War in World War II, American-British-Dutch-Australian (ABDA) Command was established in early 1942 for all Allied forces in South East Asia. This is reflected by the three unfurled flags above the Changi Gaol clock tower: the Union Jack, Stars and Stripes and the flag of the Netherlands.