The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Collection relating to Hugh Ashby during the Second World War. Collection includes a memoir written by Ashby documenting his capture by the Japanese in Singapore after he joined the Straits Settlment Volunteer Force in 1941 and his experience of being a prisoner of war in Thailand. He was taken prisoner in 1942 and was held in a number of camps including Changi, Bampong, Kanchanaburi, Chungkai and Ubon until his release in 1945. Ashby records his impressions on the prisoners' relationships with the Japanese guards, the treatment of various illnesses, including amputations and escape attempts. Ashby wrote the memoir after visiting the Australian War Memorial in the early 1980s.
Small piece of hard dried fish. It has been shaved into a pointed shape and the colour varies from light to dark brown. The bones of the fish are visible on one side. Before the Second World War Hug
Handmade lighter contructed from various pieces of brass. The base is a long barrel section which holds the lighter fluid. A small brass ring screws into this barrel and also connects to the lighter m
Memoir notes relating to the Second World War experience of Hugh King Ashby, Straits Settlement Volunteer Force. In his notes, Ashby tells the story of how he became a prisoner of war of the Japanese
Memoir relating to the Second World War experience of Hugh King Ashby, Straits Settlement Volunteer Force. In his memoir, titled “Notes by Hugh Ashby on his experiences as a POW, 1942-1945”, Ashby t
Hand made pipe. The bowl is carved from Malayan hardwood and the stem is made from a length of hollowed out bamboo. Before the Second World War Hugh King Ashby, a scientist with the Colonial Service
Large mug made from a used food tin. A three sided handle made of flattened tin has been soldered to the tin along the seam. Tin mug used by Hugh King Ashby whilst a prisoner of war in Thailand. Bef
Memoir notes relating to the Second World War experience of Hugh King Ashby, Straits Settlement Volunteer Force. In his notes, Ashby tells the story of how he became a prisoner of war of the Japanese
Memoir relating to the Second World War experience of Hugh King Ashby, Straits Settlement Volunteer Force. In his memoir, titled “Notes by Hugh Ashby on his experiences as a POW, 1942-1945”, Ashby t
Handmade lighter contructed from various pieces of brass. The base is a long barrel section which holds the lighter fluid. A small brass ring screws into this barrel and also connects to the lighter m
Large mug made from a used food tin. A three sided handle made of flattened tin has been soldered to the tin along the seam. Tin mug used by Hugh King Ashby whilst a prisoner of war in Thailand. Bef
Hand made pipe. The bowl is carved from Malayan hardwood and the stem is made from a length of hollowed out bamboo. Before the Second World War Hugh King Ashby, a scientist with the Colonial Service
Small piece of hard dried fish. It has been shaved into a pointed shape and the colour varies from light to dark brown. The bones of the fish are visible on one side. Before the Second World War Hug