| Place | Asia: Korea, Keijo |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/15395.001 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Cardboard |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Korea: Keijo |
| Date made | 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Christmas decoration of Santa Claus : Keijo Prisoner of War Camp, Korea
Description
Painted cardboard image of Santa Claus carrying a sack of toys. The figure is wearing a traditional white trimmed red suit and hat with black boots.
History / Summary
This decoration was made in 1944 by Allied prisoners of war held at Keijo in Korea. They were brought back to Australian by QX19115 Lieutenant Gilbert Ford Hamilton of 3 Reserve Motor Transport Company. Hamilton enlisted in Brisbane and served with the Australian Army Service Corps from July 1940 to February 1941. He joined 3 Reserve MT Coy the same month. He was discharged on 29 November 1945.