WWII Australian Pte. Edward Stanton POW of Changi Prison Camp 1942 Pewter Mug

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WWII Australian Pte. Edward Stanton POW of Changi Prison Camp 1942 Pewter Mug:
$2295.00

WWII (1942) P.O.W. Changi Prison Pewter Mug.

~ Pte. Edward Stanton (Australia, 1916 - 1945) ~

~ 2nd/19th Infantry Battalion ~

~ Service Number: NX1080 ~

Size Approx: 5-1/4 x 4-5/8 x 4-3/8 x in.

Weight Approx: 325 grams

You are offerding on an original WWII (circa, 1942) P.O.W. pewter mug formerly with, Australian Private Edward Stanton, of the 2/19 battalion. The mug with an incised inscription: 'E. STANTON PRISONERS OF WAR CAMP CHANGI 1942' 'J.A. McAVOY' 'Mc', further incised with a beach scene overlooking mountains, palm trees and birds asseen in photos.

***Pte. Edward Stanton enlisted on April 7, 1941. He saw service in Malaya and Singapore before being captured in February 1942. Private Stanton was one of over 2,000 allied prisoners of war held in the Sandakan P.O.W. camp in North Borneo, having been transferred there from Singapore as part of E Force. The 500 Australian and 500 British POWs who made up E Force, left Changi on March 28, 1943, on board the S.S. DeKlerk arriving at Berhala Island on April 15, 1943. The POWs were held there until June 5, when they were taken by barge to Sandakan. The next day they were transferred to the 8 Mile Camp, which was about half a mile from the B Force compound. Private Stanton, aged 28, died as a prisoner of the Japanese on March 18, 1945.***

Condition Report: some surface wear and dents as shown, dirty/dusty from years of storage, needs cleaning. More photos on request!

PLEASE NOTE: we have not been able to identify J.A. McAvoy, if anyone can help, it'll be most appreciated.The last image (portrait of, Pte. Stanton) is NOT included with this sale, example only!