Historical information

The items were presented to Alfred Robert Maskell VX25221, 4th Anti Tank Regt in May 1984. Alf worked on the Railway during 1942-43 as a Prisoner of war in horrendous conditions. Refer 2485 for medals and service history also 1076, 2484P.

Physical description

.1) A section of the "Thai-Burma Railway Line". A small brass plaque is attached to one edge.
.2) Certificate of "Authenticity Thai- Burma Railway memento". Yellow parchment paper with gold surround with blue print. A space for "Presented to and date, signed by". A brief story on the Railway Line. On the rear in one corner in ink "Slice No 131".

Inscriptions & markings

.1) "Rail slice Thai-Burma Railway 1942-43 Australian Thai Chamber of Commerce"