| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR91/174 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | Extent: 1 cm; Wallet/s: 1 |
| Object type | Papers |
| Maker |
Henty, Ernest George |
| Date made | 1941-1946 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 91/0852 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction. |
Henty, Ernest George (Civilian - POW Changi)
Description
Collection relating to civilian and Second World War prisoner of war Ernest George Henty, Changi, Singapore, at sea, Australia, 1941-1946.
Wallet 1 of 1 - Contains identity cards and letters relating to Henty's imprisonment in Changi and pre-surrender. Also includes 1942 diary of Henty's wife, describing evacuation from Singapore, Japanese air raids at sea, return to Australia and work with AWAS.
Oversize custom box 1 of 1 - contains a cricket scorebook of matches between civilian internees in Changi from 23 January 1943 to 23 April 1944.