Pte 'Jock' Campbell smokes the fish Accession Number: ART25075

Description

By running smoke through a metal locker, the nearly-rotten fish issued as rations were preserved and given a more edible flavour. Private 'Jock' Campbell, like many others, wears an artificial leg manufactured in the camp.

The individual shown in this work may be VX36959 Lance Corporal John 'Jack' Campbell of the 2/10th Field Company RAE who bares a likeness in appearance and stature to the man depicted here. Campbell was interned at Changi following the Battle of Singapore, 1942 where he lost his left leg. Following recovery from his injuries, he contributed his time to helping others in the camp. He was recovered from Changi in August 1945 and repatriated back to Australia.

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Accession Number
ART25075
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: brush and brown ink and wash over pencil on paper
Measurement
Overall: 36.2 cm x 46.8 cm
Medium
brush and brown ink and wash over pencil on paper
Date Made
1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Acquired under official war art scheme 1946
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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